The Oakland Police Commission has submitted a slate of final candidates to Mayor Barbara Lee for consideration as the city’s next permanent police chief, fulfilling its charter-mandated role in the selection process, the commission announced Thursday.<\/p>\n
On May 28, the commission voted to forward the finalists after a months-long search that included six community meetings across Oakland and an online survey that drew nearly 200 responses.<\/p>\n
Commission officials said feedback from residents helped identify priorities and expectations for the city’s next police chief.<\/p>\n
Those themes were incorporated into candidate interviews and evaluations in partnership with executive search firm Ralph Anderson & Associates, the commission said.<\/p>\n
Additionally, the commission said it received strong interest from applicants seeking to lead the Oakland Police Department as the city continues efforts to improve public safety and maintain compliance with a federal court-mandated reform agreement.<\/p>\n
The names of the finalists were not released, citing the confidentiality of personnel information.<\/p>\n
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