A new police chief has been sworn in in Oakland. James Beere, a veteran officer, took on the role. He has been with the Oakland Police Department since 1997.
Beere was chosen from within the department by Oakland leaders. His background includes service in the United States, in addition to his time with the Oakland police. Further details about Beere's swearing-in and his plans as police chief are available from local news sources, including KRON4.
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