'I want the public to know I followed all policies, protocols...' OPD Chief LeRonne Armstrong said Monday he was placed on leave because of 'self-interest' by the federal monitor Robert Warshaw.
For the first time, we're hearing from embattled Oakland Police Chief LeRonne Armstrong after he was placed on paid leave by Mayor Sheng Thao.For the first time, we're hearing from embattled Oakland Police Chief LeRonne Armstrong after he was placed on paid leave by Mayor Sheng Thao. It follows an investigation which found the chief failed to properly investigate alleged misconduct by an officer.
Armstrong made it clear he wants to return to his job. "I should remain in my position, I did nothing wrong I violated no policies," he added. "I placed that officer on administrative leave as a result of that, but neither the department nor myself as chief of police ever had the opportunity to actually participate in the investigation or disciplinary process because it was adopted by the federal monitor, who took the investigation out of my hands so he could handle it himself."
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