'The decision was not taken lightly, but we believe that it is critical for the safety of our community that we build trust and confidence between the Department and the public,' said a statement from the mayor.
Oakland City councilmembers learned of the actions taken against Armstrong during a private session at City Hall.
It's that investigation process of the Oakland Police Department that those with the Anti-Police Terror Project are questioning. "There's long suspicion about, are people trying to prolong this federal oversight of the department for their own personal gains? And that's one of the questions here, are these rotating chiefs justified or is it some sort of politics going on with the court?" said Matier.
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