The firing of Oakland Police Chief LeRonne Armstrong highlights the troubled history that dates back to a scandal that launched federal oversight more than 20 years ago.
LeRonne Armstrong highlights the turmoil and revolving door in leadership that has plagued the department for decades.
2013: The beginning of the revolving door of chiefs: Chief Howard Jordan abruptly resigned for a unknown medical reason. Chief Anthony Toribio served just two days. Then, Chief Sean Whent took over for several years. 2016: Chief Ben Fairow took over for Chief Sean Whent. Five days later, Chief Paul Figueroa was put into the position. He was replaced days after by city administrator Sabrina Landreth.2018: Five officers shot and killed Joshua Pawlik, an armed homeless man. That incident called into question Chief Anne Kirkpatrick’s leadership, use-of-force policies and reforms.
2020: Chief Anne Kirkpatrick was fired following an Oakland Police Commission vote. She later sued and won. Darren Allison became acting chief.
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