Coverage dated July 29, 2026

James Beere sworn in as Oakland's new top cop

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OAKLAND, Calif. (KRON) -- On Wednesday, veteran Oakland police officer James Beere was sworn in as the city’s new police chief. Oakland leaders picked their top cop from within the police department. Beere has been a dedicated member of the Oakland Police Department since 1997.

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  1. KTVU San Francisco

    Oakland Police Chief James Beere to be officially sworn in (opens KTVU San Francisco)

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    City leaders and community members will gather at Oakland City Hall on Wednesday to officially swear in James Beere as Oakland's permanent police chief. Swearing-in ceremony The ceremony, which begins at 11:30 a.m.

  2. KION Central Coast

    James Beere to be sworn in as Oakland’s permanent police chief (opens KION Central Coast)

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    By Tim Fang James Beere, who has been serving as interim police chief in the city of Oakland, will be sworn in to permanently lead the department on Wednesday morning. A 29-year veteran of the Oakland Police Department, Beere is being sworn in at a ceremony at City Hall.

  3. KION Central Coast

    Watch: Oakland Police Chief James Beere speaks during swearing-in (opens KION Central Coast)

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    Police Chief James Beere speaks during his swearing-in ceremony at Oakland City Hall on Wednesday. Beere, a 29-year veteran of the department, has been serving as interim chief since late last year.

  4. KION Central Coast

    James Beere sworn in as Oakland’s permanent police chief (opens KION Central Coast)

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    By Tim Fang James Beere, a 29-year veteran of the Oakland Police Department, was sworn in as chief of police Wednesday as the department seeks stability amid years of turmoil. Mayor Barbara Lee swore in Beere during a ceremony held at Oakland City Hall, nearly three weeks after she appointed him for…

  5. KRON4

    James Beere sworn in as Oakland's new top cop (opens KRON4)

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    OAKLAND, Calif. (KRON) -- On Wednesday, veteran Oakland police officer James Beere was sworn in as the city’s new police chief. Oakland leaders picked their top cop from within the police department. Beere has been a dedicated member of the Oakland Police Department since 1997.

  6. ABC 7 San Francisco

    Oakland Mayor Barbara Lee swears in James Beere as city's new official police chief (opens ABC 7 San Francisco)

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    Oakland officially welcomed James Beere as its new police chief Wednesday, with Mayor Barbara Lee swearing in the 29-year department veteran during a ceremony at City Hall.

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