The Oakland Police Commission Thursday 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.
Last month, 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.
Commission officials said feedback from residents helped identify priorities and expectations for the city's next police chief.
The commission said those themes were incorporated into candidate interviews and evaluations in partnership with executive search firm Ralph Anderson & Associates.
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.
The names of the finalists were not released, citing the confidentiality of personnel information. James Beere has served as OPD’s interim police chief last November, succeeding Floyd Mitchell, who resigned after a year-and-a-half, to become Fremont’s top cop.
