Oakland mayor Barbara Lee names new police chief James Beere.
Oakland mayor Barbara Lee has named a new police chief, James Beere. This announcement was made during a press conference.
Further details about the new police chief and the announcement can be found in the full press conference.
The full press conference where the new police chief was named is available from KTVU FOX 2 News, providing more information about the appointment of James Beere as the new police chief by Oakland mayor Barbara Lee.
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