Mayor Sheng Thao joined Oakland police and community leaders Tuesday morning to announce some new public safety initiatives. As LeRonne Armstrong remains on forced leave, some are wondering if it spells bad news for the embattled police chief.
Thao gathered business leaders and police brass to highlight public safety initiatives for downtown and business districts around the city. Most of the measures involving police already exist, like maintaining community liaison officers and the traffic enforcement unit to combat dangerous driving."Starting next week, you will see the return of our walking officers to our businesses and neighborhood shopping districts," said acting chief Darren Allison.
"In order for Oakland to thrive 365, we need to have OPD, we need to have our community policing, as well as the community, to help continue our businesses and the safety of our customers and employees and owners," said Alicia Kidd, owner of CoCo Noir wine bar in the downtown area. With the chief still out, and the mayor appearing with acting chief Allison to discuss new public safety initiatives, supporters of Armstrong, such as Chinatown leader Carl Chan, see a deeper message.
Armstrong has strong—and vocal—support from many in the community who are demanding he be reinstated.
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