"Oakland's Police Chief Search: Messy, Chaps, Misconduct, and Infighting"
The search for Oakland's next police chief has become increasingly chaotic as internal division within the Oakland Police Commission has led to a boycott of meetings by three commissioners. Despite the boycott, a subcommittee of the commission responsible for the recruitment process has shared a shortlist of seven "top" candidates, including former chief LeRonne Armstrong, with the mayor and city administrator. The move has caused further friction within the commission, with accusations of unethical behavior and lack of transparency. The application deadline for candidates has been extended, but the search committee disagrees and wants to move forward with the original timeline. The controversy surrounding Armstrong's potential candidacy adds to the complexity of the situation.