Who's to blame for Oakland Police Chief Floyd Mitchell's resignation?

"Mitchell did not attend the meeting. "I do not blame the chief for leaving, because he's been run out and obstructed by these activists who are off and on the dais," said District 4 resident Rajni Mandal during the public comment portion of the meeting. She blamed the commission, the Coalition for Police Accountability, and the Anti Police-Terror Project for "plunging the city into chaos.""

"Most who were critical of the commission submitted their comments virtually and had their comments read out loud by the commission's chief of staff. Mitchell did not attend the meeting. "While our chief of police has not yet given reasons for his resignation, the number of obstacles driven by the commission and oversight to actually lead the force has to be a reason," wrote resident Barbara Muir in her e-comment, read aloud by the commission's chief of staff."

After 17 months on the job, Oakland Police Chief Floyd Mitchell announced he will resign effective Dec. 5. Some community members attributed the resignation to obstacles created by the Police Commission and police reform advocates, saying oversight has made it harder for the chief and officers to do their jobs. At a Police Commission meeting, several residents criticized the volunteer civilian oversight body and submitted comments virtually, which were read aloud by the commission's chief of staff. Mitchell did not attend the meeting. The commission chair said commissioners worked with Mitchell to change policies and streamline officer investigation reviews.

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