* Chris Moore Appointed New San Jose Chief of Police, According to Oakland Chief Anthony Batts
Published by Junior Staff Writer on January 27, 2011
According to an Oakland Police Department press release, Acting San Jose Chief of Police Chris Moore has been appointed the new San Jose Chief of Police. The press release also states the Chief Anthony Batts has decided to stay at the helm of the Oakland Police Department. The press release is as follows: On January 27, 2011, Oakland Police Chief Anthony Batts announced that he will not be stepping into the role of Chief of Police in the San Jose Police Department. Chief Batts came to the City of Oakland with the intention to make the Police Department stronger and more efficient. “I continue to have concerns surrounding the support and resources being provided and am committed to doing whatever is required to fix the broken systems within this agency.”
Chief Batts is in continuing conversations with the Mayor and City staff concerning his future with the Oakland Police Department. “I have not made a final decision as to my future with this agency. It still needs to be determined if I am a fit for the City of Oakland’s vision of the future. The demands on the Oakland Police Department are great, youth violence is of great concern, and we have experienced a recent spike in violent crime. In order to make significant improvements to the quality of life for the residents, collective coordination and cooperation must be a priority for ensuring public safety.”
Chief Batts wishes his good friend and colleague, newly appointed Police Chief Chris Moore, the best of luck.
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