“The Oakland Police Department belongs to the community,” Chief Jordan said. “The path forward will be guided by an actionable plan. We will seek engagement on moving forward quickly with guidance from key stakeholders, including the Plaintiffs, the workforce, the Police Officers Association, and the community we serve. My vision is to make Oakland one of the safer major cities in California; achieving compliance with the NSA will enhance this vision.”
— Oakland Police Department Chief Howard Jordan on the new restrictions placed on OPD by federal oversight, from a city press release. They don’t call him “Interim Chief” anymore I’ve noticed.
