Monday marked Day 1 for Oakland's new police Chief Floyd Mitchell, who takes over a department that hasn't had a permanent leader in more than a year.
Mitchell has said his first 100 days will focus on getting to know department staff and city leadership as well as addressing federal oversight and addressing violent crime.
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WATCH HEREDuring a public briefing Monday morning, Mitchell said he's committed to putting his 30 years of law enforcement to work, fighting crime in Oakland.
Kris Sanchez has more in the video above.
After more than a year of uncertainty, many are hoping Monday marks the start of stability at the Oakland Police Department as it was Chief Floyd Mitchell’s first day on the job. NBC Bay Area’s Jessica Aguirre spoke to former Oakland police Chief Anne Kirkpatrick -- the current New Orleans police chief -- for some insight about Mitchell’s new gig.
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