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Article: MAYOR DELLUMS ANNOUNCES ANTHONY BATTS AS OAKLAND'S NEW CHIEF OF POLICE

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August 23, 2009
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OAKLAND, Calif., Aug. 12 -- The office of the Oakland Mayor issued the following news release:

Marking an important milestone in the implementation of Oakland's comprehensive public safety strategy, Mayor Ron Dellums today announced Anthony Batts as Oakland's new Chief of Police. Batts brings nearly 30 years of experience as a member of the City of Long Beach Police Department, where he has served as Chief for the past seven years. Under his leadership, the crime rate in Long Beach fell to its lowest level since 1975, and officer-involved shootings have decreased by 70 percent.

"Chief Batts is an extraordinarily capable police chief whose professional expertise, outstanding leadership ...

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