"Fremont's last interim police chief, Sean Washington, resigned last August. Mitchell announced his resignation in October, setting off speculation about why he was leaving his post after just 18 months on the job. Mitchell, who refused to do interviews with the press throughout his tenure, has never publicly shared why he decided to resign. His last day in Oakland was Dec. 5."
"OPD has a long history of chiefs leaving or getting the boot after short terms. Mitchell was the city's ninth chief or interim chief in the past decade. He joined Oakland after leading the Lubbock, Texas police for several years. During his time in Oakland, the city experienced a significant drop in homicides and other violent crimes. As Fremont's police chief, Mitchell will not have to answer to a federal monitor. The city also lacks a civilian police commission with any oversight powers."
Floyd Mitchell was hired to lead Fremont’s police department following a nationwide search, with the city planning to share more information after the hiring process is complete. Fremont’s previous interim police chief, Sean Washington, resigned in August. Mitchell resigned from Oakland in October after 18 months and did not publicly explain his departure; his final Oakland day was Dec. 5. Oakland has experienced frequent chief turnover, with Mitchell the ninth chief or interim in the past decade. Mitchell previously led Lubbock, Texas police and Oakland saw a significant drop in homicides and violent crime during his tenure. Fremont reported five murders in 2024 versus Oakland’s 81. Oakland is currently led by Interim Police Chief James Beere while a Police Commission search proceeds and the mayor will make the final appointment.
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