Standing on the steps of Oakland City Hall, newly elected Mayor Sheng Thao Saturday said the decision to put the city's police chief on leave was not punitive.
However, Mayor Thao said during her Saturday press conference,"I want to make sure that everyone understands that under our administration, that we take these findings seriously and it's important that we look at taking the corrective action that is needed to make sure that we stay on track to make sure that we get out of the federal oversight."Sign up for NBC Bay Area’s Housing Deconstructed newsletter.
At the press conference, Thao said,"I cannot stand here and tell you that there hasn't been a decision made." A spokeswoman later clarified that Thao accidentally misspoke."She meant to say 'I cannot stand here and tell you a decision has been made,'" said Julie Edwards, the mayor's communications lead.
Oakland police Chief LeRonne Armstrong is on administrative leave following a report released Wednesday detailing allegations of police misconduct in the police department. Gia Vang reports.
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