A goal, he says, will be achieved by also acknowledging mistakes OPD has made in the past.<\/p>\n
“We didn’t get on board earlier enough with technology, which is something that we started to do probably a couple of years ago,” said Beere.<\/p>\n
Data compiled by ABC7 Eyewitness News shows a double digit decline in many types of crime in Oakland in recent years.<\/p>\n
Beere says those numbers reflect his department’s commitment to things like the city’s ceasefire strategy.<\/p>\n
With the trend moving in that direction, some have questioned whether OPD needs the roughly 250 officers the department is requesting.<\/p>\n
TIMELINE: Oakland has had 11 different police chiefs in 15 years<\/a><\/p>\n But Beere says they are necessary and cautions that even with increased technology his staff has limitations.<\/p>\n “You’re talking about increased calls for service, more calls for OPD to assist other agencies… and less law enforcement agencies here,” he said.<\/p>\n A longtime resident of Oakland, Beere says he’d be honored to serve his community as permanent chief.<\/p>\n But regardless of whether he’s picked or not, he tells us he’s determined to leave a lasting impact on the Oakland Police Department.<\/p>\n “If it’s me, I’d be honored. But, if not, I want to make sure this department is set up for success. I want to be able to walk out of this place whether it’s a month from now or three years from now knowing that I made a difference,” said Beere.<\/p>\n
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