Politics & Government
Former Oakland Police Chief Floyd Mitchell Hired To Lead Fremont Police Department
Mitchell began his law enforcement career in Kansas City, Missouri, where he served for 25 years, eventually becoming a major.
March 4, 2026
Former Oakland police chief Floyd Mitchell has been appointed to lead the police department in the city of Fremont.
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In a statement Tuesday, officials said city manager Karena Shackelford appointed Mitchell following a nationwide search.
"Floyd Mitchell brings more than three decades of law enforcement experience to Fremont and a well earned reputation for steady, thoughtful leadership," Shackelford said. "Having strong experience as police chief in prior agencies, he has demonstrated time and again his integrity, accountability, and fairness."
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Former Oakland Police Chief Floyd Mitchell, who was announced as chief of the Fremont Police Department on March 3, 2026/Oakland Police Department/CBS News
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