Go to Netflix and watch the documentary on the Oakland Police Department, The Force. This documentary follows the department in the year 2016 where there were three appointments to the Chief of Police position. They have been under federal oversight since 2003 as a result of a negotiated settlement agreement are working toward continued compliance for one year to be considered for ending federal oversight.
Research and find what the most recent negotiated settlement agreement cited as their continuance to meet the goal of full compliance based on their programmatic reforms?
Secondly for the purposes of this discussion envision that you are currently serving as a Deputy Chief of this organization and are called in by the mayor and told that the current Police Chief has been removed. They further tell you that at 2:00 they are announcing your appointment to the position as an interim while they do a national search.
What would be your opening remarks to the media when you are announced as the interim Chief of Police? What would be your first three priorities to undertake as the leader of this organization to instill confidence in the community towards the police department?
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