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What does the firing of OPD Chief LeRonne Armstrong mean for the future of Oakland?

Bay Current
Bay Current
Episode • Feb 17, 2023 • 14m

The Oakland Police Department has now lost its seventh Chief in a matter of years due to an alleged cover up of police misconduct. 

On Wednesday, February 15th, new mayor Sheng Tao announced she was firing Chief LeRonne Armstrong. 

But was anyone surprised? What will his next move be? And what does this mean for Oakland’s future?

To dig more into this, KCBS Radio reporter Mike Dewald caught up with KCBS Radio insider Phil Matier.

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