"Oakland Mayor Appoints Floyd Mitchell as New Police Chief"

Oakland Mayor Sheng Thao has appointed Floyd Mitchell, former Lubbock, Texas police chief, as the new Oakland police chief. Mitchell, an Air Force veteran, will take over a department facing rising violent crime and federal oversight. His appointment follows a year-long search after the firing of former chief LeRonne Armstrong. Mitchell aims to prioritize proactive policing and community engagement, but faces challenges in understanding the city's culture and addressing ongoing crime issues.