Raw: Oakland Mayor Sheng Thao announces firing of OPD Chief LeRonne Armstrong

Raw video of Oakland Mayor Sheng Thao's press conference announcing Police Chief LeRonne Armstrong will not return to the department (2-15-2023)

[@FirstLast-jm4dx]

With all the crime in Oakland, I wonder if any chief can fulfill the role? This rotating door at the top is probably compounding/extending the crime waves in Oakland.

[@FrankCarillo44]

Your completely right who even wants the job

[@doneown503]

excellent point , miss 1st!

[@NChang-jr7qj]

Tough Police Chief but poor support from the politician no crimes will be solve

[@smokyo7855]

Go Sheng! Oakland must commit to Accountability

[@WiseJuan]

Amen

[@lexxieb787]

Now she is the one being held accountable lmao

[@mayolasbones6831]

This Mayor looks like she really wants to make Oakland great again.

[@shsaint]

Oakland has never been great.

[@vicioustyrant4294]

@@Eric-lr3zj I didn't think that was possible.

[@ej1547]

@@Eric-lr3zj How?

[@MrZongee]

They tried to fix the roads, you should see them now. Probably wouldn't trust these people with fixing the police

[@kevinkbbaltripsr5061]

whats up brother its kb!!!

[@MrZongee]

@@kevinkbbaltripsr5061 sham wow trying to fix broakland. Now none of their computers work. Maybe Loren Taylor behind it. How she roll outta Fresno take some classes at Cal and hijack my hometown. I'm legit development infrastructure public works civil engineer and I got exiled outta town by shyster tech lawyer and his public health partner pushing Gilead HIV research in the ghetto. 94606 to 94611 biggest grow op in 2001 busted up on 7th st son.

[@mikewhocheeseharry5292]

She has a tough job, to say the least. Oakland seems like it can no longer be saved but I hope she can be the spark that illuminates the darkness.

[@mikewhocheeseharry5292]

@@Eric-lr3zj I don’t live in Oakland but I believe it takes time to lift up a city that has been destroyed for years. She’s a different face of what Oakland had and perhaps the change is what is needed. She hasn’t been the mayor very long and a place is only as good as the people that’s in it. Give her a little more time.

[@abelincoln9026]

I like this new mayor

[@Eric-lr3zj]

why?

[@debbiehunt5940]

This took some balls and a backbone. You go girl!!!

[@melindahernandez8778]

Took some OVARIES!

[@horizonskyfpvrc6152]

She probably got brainwashed by this delusional lunatic D.A. Pamela Price.

[@battleaxe.]

I worked with Chief LeRonne Armstrong at Juvenile Hall in the late 90s. He is a good man. However, from what I’ve heard concerning “misconduct”, you cannot allow incidents of the nature of this caliber to be swept under the rug. The new Mayor did the right thing.

[@Eric-lr3zj]

They were minor incidents and weren’t swept under the rug they just weren’t presented to the chief.

[@battleaxe.]

@@Eric-lr3zj Feel free to enlighten me regarding those ‘minor incidents.” I will wait … Oh, wait, are you referring to the Sergeant involved in two separate incidents?? Well, crashing an OakPD cruiser without stopping to render aid or firing his service weapon within the confines of OakPD’s administrative building doesn’t seem like “minor incidents” to me, as you put it! 🤔

[@Eric-lr3zj]

@@battleaxe. Both of them were minor, nobody was hurt and the incidents were documented and the officer was held accountable. The minor car accident was on a parked car with nobody in it, ergo no need to stop and render aid to non existent people. This is besides the point, the chief was fired for saying things the mayor did not like, as she stated.

[@battleaxe.]

@@Eric-lr3zj Perhaps we both have different definitions of the words “minor incidents.” How was the same Sergeant in both incidents held accountable?

[@evanm9026]

He could have been a good dude in the 90s. Not now

[@robappeldorn2162]

Anyone willing to accept the job of Chief of Police in Oakland is crazy, really, the city should not have a police department, or a city council for that matter.

[@jayvalez826]

Are you stupid?

[@propblast82nd]

She didn’t seek the blessings of Oakland NAACP .

[@evanm9026]

Dont just stop with him. Fire other corrupt cops too. Do it for oakland

[@margcolea2725]

Stay strong Mayor Sheng , you have a tough job to do. Praying for blessing of the Lord on Oakland and the police department.

[@thomasricksmith8171]

Good job by the Mayor! I really don't think it's a great loss! The guy was in the media everyday talking about Oaklands latest shootings? And the following day you'd see him again talking about he's going to really crack down on crime? He had his chance!

[@michaelbeary]

Ten chiefs in ten years, seems like blaming all these chiefs might be part of the problem

[@tonespeaks]

@Michael Beary The problem is probably cultural, that isn't going to be changed by the Chief alone, it needs a overhaul of the whole system. On the other Hand the Mayor has to make sure she has a Chief she can believe in and a Chief that believes in the mayor. These are some of the most important positions and they have to be totally in sync, for things to work the most effectively.

[@Eric-lr3zj]

100%

[@shsaint]

Well stop hiring token people. Hire people by their merrits and someone who lives on East 14.

[@doneown503]

looking for a better Zoo keeper , lol

[@jamescarter6147]

It sounds like he said something that hurt your feelings and you reacted, Humility is a good thing to have because you will say things people want like also.

[@PaoXiong86]

wow, didn't know Oakland Mayor is a Hmong lady

[@mikewhocheeseharry5292]

Yeah… it’s a complete change that almost didn’t happen. Perhaps Oakland a cultural shift in order to be a safer city.

[@stanharry3722]

If it is so great why is crime so high and over here it is bad enough small businesses are still leaving and closing. Because of our mayor here in San Francisco and the mayor in Oakland are telling the same story and nothing is getting done I think we need to vote for better people and get things like crime and drugs and homelessness cleaned up and taken care of.

[@giftedgreen2152]

Stop voting for birthing people.

[@muskepticsometimes9133]

Sorry CA Dem politicians can be bad. Also other people need to be replaced (DA, council, etc). Not easy

[@debbiehunt5940]

@@muskepticsometimes9133 yet it’s republicans that keep putting guns on the street. I’ll take the Cali Dems.

[@muskepticsometimes9133]

@@debbiehunt5940 it's Dems who refuse to enforce gun laws. Recent MSU shooter had serious previous gun charge, but Soros DA let him go. CA is a one party state and 3 gu sses which party

[@alexpom33]

What a shame

[@rocknroller7034]

I GUESS THE CHIEF DIDN'T PAY TO PLAY.......... 🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@lorindaswenson1385]

😂

[@josephrice29]

Oh how things have changed

[@Diogenes-II]

Bravo! She couldn't wait for the city review to complete their findings (her words) -- her first order of business from day one was to fire chief Armstrong 🤷🏿‍♂️

[@Tierone1337]

He’s awful while people only see color, just like you. It was the third party that found this misconduct, not the mayor you genius. Quit being racist

[@mikeo8890]

Who's going to be the next black man to lose his job ?

[@sharonkeyes105]

Another Gene Kwawn. She will leave crying once the smoke clear. Just like Kwan

[@sr-xrp4817]

Lets go Mayor Sheng !!

[@timothygouldjr8384]

Sheng Thao is doing a hell of a job. Rooting for you mayor Sheng

[@brendoncassidy1316]

She is stone cold awful A disastrous person

[@lexxieb787]

Mayor Sheng Thao is now under criminal investigation herself lmao

[@truesonic669]

Crime in Oakland has gone to shit since the end of the 1960. By 1983 it was a death wish.

[@HustlerJerbear]

Mayor Sheng Thao has a very Americanized voice

[@Taylor-fp8kf]

This was a really well done speech and such a huge decision to make. !!

[@daryllect6659]

And a great decision at that!

[@Eric-lr3zj]

She basically said that she fired the chief because she didn't like what he said. Not only that but she stumbled through many of the sentences in a way that would indicate she didn't write or comprehend many of the sentences.

[@Lickmyjuice]

@@Eric-lr3zj stop being so jealous and hurt. You literally responded to every comment you don't like. Move on.

[@Eric-lr3zj]

@@Lickmyjuice lol jealous? I'm upset because a great chief was fired for a terrible reason and I have every right to speak up about the injustice. Feel free to take your own advice and "move on" if you can't tolerate what others have to say.

[@Lickmyjuice]

@@Eric-lr3zj if he is such a great chief then he would still have his job. Just like any employee in any field, if you can't perform then you're fired

[@sonnycusa]

Is the police chief responsible for the release of career criminals back onto the streets? Is he responsible for the 'soft on crime' policies that the city leaders created?

[@jimmyrrt123]

great MAYOR!!!! FIRE ALL BAD COPS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@FrankCarillo44]

Who even wants the job !!

[@cryptoinside8814]

Literally new sheriff is in town. When new boss comes, old guards are pushed out and her own trusted lieutenants are brought in. Typical political move and sends a signal to rest of the squad 😮

[@David53D]

Well stated.

[@JjJ-ek3hi]

It starts at the top. We need to start holding these cops accountable. Way to go mayor!

[@daryllect6659]

Yes, Cops need to be folded.

[@JjJ-ek3hi]

@@daryllect6659 go cry about it

[@daryllect6659]

Ha! Ha! Made you edit!

[@melindahernandez8778]

TRUTH!!!

[@xiayang4854]

Oakland is already in bad shape for long time. No matter who becomes the leader will not be able to do much more different from mayor Sheng does.

[@cabezitadealgodon]

Wow.

[@NChang-jr7qj]

Only you know you do well on the job as Mayor and only you know you have the knowledge and experience to govern. Resign and not to resign is up to you. Your Governor survived the recalled about you.

[@keylimedp]

Obviously she has no clue what kind of crimes that goes on in the streets of Oakland

[@smokyo7855]

I’m pretty sure she’s aware of the crime. She’s a smart woman

[@mikewhocheeseharry5292]

Tell us what kind of crimes. I don’t want to speculate. Prostitution and drugs are the two common things I noticed at night when I was in Oakland a few years ago. I’ve had my bag and wallet stolen from 24 Hours Fitness’s locker room in downtown once. They didn’t check who goes in and out thoroughly at the front desk.

[@fartkicker]

She was born and raised in the hoods of Oakland, dummy!

[@Eric-lr3zj]

@@smokyo7855 How can you tell?

[@lexxieb787]

well it looks like she is the criminal lol

[@FMjesse]

Seems like she wants to take Oakland on the right track, but with the people in the city council, and the mindsets of the majority of residents you take one step forward and three steps back in Oakland .

[@techworld-kc6lt]

Well said ms major best to you

[@SM-hi3zx]

Oakland PD has PR on it baby

[@jayvalez826]

She’s a joke herself

[@jerithabutler2978]

What is she doing now!!!!! Oakland is a mess!! Well where is the improvement??? Action speakes louder than words! And as of4.2.24 it's worse than ever!!!!

[@melindahernandez8778]

WELL DONE, Incompetence and corruption starts at the top. I respect the fact that she has the BACK BONE to do what needs to be done. God Bless Mayor Sheng Thao and watch over her, in Jesus Name, Amen

[@meeep520]

The longer a person working in a career, the more knowledge of loopholes and get-a-way ways to get away.

[@feleciaabram4712]

I have NO confidence in her as mayor. Let’s touch on what she has done.

[@quantumcomata105]

It's a serious job. Imperfection will not be tolerated. Most cops need to be fired, imprisoned, and replaced every year until the corruption is rooted out.

[@nraugseem2]

Just get rid of the police department.

[@llViperll510]

Wow good luck in finding a replacement bet that position will be vacant for a while. It’s gona get worse before it gets better.

[@pbrownxal07]

100 percent look at the murder rate now in Oakland. 5 people shot and killed in one day

[@llViperll510]

@@pbrownxal07look at Baltimore the chief didn’t resign or get fired after a man was murdered beaten by cops but fire Oakland police chief over one incident she just wanted him out this was a stupid decision

[@joannabusinessaccount7293]

What a great speaker. Confidence inspiring.

[@johnhorton4089]

A strong smart lovely Lady. I pray for you. Lou Ky.

[@quantumcomata105]

Fired for being lazy. That's not just paperwork falling over your desk into the waste basket. Those are actual lives on the line each one in a noose begging for help.

[@kevinh573]

We have faith in you Mayor Sheng. It's amazing tough to be a mayor, let alone the mayor of Oakland.

[@Eric-lr3zj]

nice fake reply.

[@kevinh573]

@@Eric-lr3zj What do you mean fake Eric?

[@paulbegley1464]

And nothing will get better one way or another.

[@Tierone1337]

They can try to make it better, instead of hiring incompetent people based on their skin color to appease woke as state

[@paulbegley1464]

@@Tierone1337 True but I don't have any faith in these people. They still keep the same old policies.

[@Tierone1337]

@@paulbegley1464 yup!

[@MinhPhan-nz4tr]

As long as your have sreggiN in that city.

[@youaregoingtolovethis]

I saw this coming a long time ago. You can't keep the same people around and expect the future to change so they must go. Plus all the things he did can't be swept under the run especially if you are here for change. The optics would be bad so see ya. It's about time and it takes strength to do this cause nobody likes to go up against police even bad incompetent police. Most politicians just talk the talk but Sheng Thao walk the talk. As she said he can't just dismissed these as just mistakes. I do not envy her job of trying to make Oakland better. It is going to be a uphill battle for anybody and no small task for sure. Going after these powerful and connected law enforcement personnel is no easy task as they have deep ties and political sway. She is taking on a lot but I am so happy she didn't let that stop doing what needed to be done despite the risks to her own pollical career. The city has been left to decay for way too long and it's going to take a long time to turn it around. Good luck to Mayor Sheng I wish you the best and the people of Oakland.

[@horizonskyfpvrc6152]

It might cost her significantly in the long run, like, for example, re-election and a lawsuit. If Armstrong can prove he was screwed out of a job, it will look bad on the mayor. She should have the council member be part of the vote of firing him just in case she needs to cover her ass.

[@GH-oi2jf]

I have no confidence in this mayor.

[@raidersfangamergamer3807]

Oh well

[@loralor8203]

Mayor Sheng, stay strong and may God blesses you..

[@meeep520]

Ntse tsawv nawb tos tau Mayor. Move forward to be first Asian President of the United States.

[@samuelestigoy4219]

You Have no RIGHT to ask me How I Feel ' Keep Up the GOOD WORK 👌 💯 😌

[@jamescarter6147]

You should have fired everyone behind you because they was there also. Who was his 2nd in command where was he or she they are the ones who should have been tasked or stepped up to handle the discipline actions. Patrol officers vehicle accidents do happen all the time, but you have to look at how many driving hours they have this maybe only .00099% accident level. He said something you thought was not responsible, you have stood up as the mayor and said right there "wrong answer chief I will speak with you later." that call standing up to someone. What are you going to do when a really bad complaint come in. Not down talking you but this is not Administration or Human Resources these are real problems with more to come. Bad decision who ever you legal advisor or mentor is bad decision. Trust me the Temp chief behind you will have disagreements with you don't be soft skinned. Police Officers are rough and can be direct because that's how they enforce Laws.

[@riceking5507]

Good

[@holygrail7372]

😂😂😂😂🤣🤣🤣🤣 she deserves a Grammy. Hopefully the evil she's done comes around to her family. I don't know how much a mayor makes but we all know it's enough to live a decent and happy life.

[@allamerican67]

Wow. This woman has character, intelligence, and maybe even integrity.

[@jamescarter6147]

It sounds like the problem is in the department, so hire another chief outside which have experience in a larger city they could be a assistant chief from outside if you want changes.

[@chelseamolinashihtzu166]

This was an experienced chief from outside. He disputed everything she accused him of. She apparently didn’t do her homework to see if he did do anything about the things she accused him of. He had the paperwork to prove her wrong. When you hire a mayor with no experience . Your going to get someone who doesn’t know how things are done. She should have investigated thoroughly what she was accusing him of. Maybe she would have seen that he did take action on the things she claims he did nothing about.

[@arieschick1]

Bill Bratton

[@michaelmcgovern6882]

What were the 3 guys in masks doing there? Couldn't they have been doing some productive police work intead of mindlessly staring into space? It's really a bad look when a mayor shows no regard for the value of city eployees'' time.

[@fartkicker]

Security?

[@kanank13]

woke mayor cracking down on law enforcement and letting criminals have a free reign. fantastic job, duuuuuumb woke residents.

[@vangvang7436]

Thank you for doing your job! Thank you for caring.

[@deneng0259]

What do expect from Joe Biden supporters. Blah Blah Blah. Give us more money and it is somebody else fault.

[@holygrail7372]

You got paid 500000 in cash you gonna give us some of that cash... she sounds so sincere 😂... come on tell the truth... it shouldn't be hidden... tell the people how much cash you got paid. Plain and simple...

[@mikeo8890]

I bet she hires an Asian chief.

[@MinhPhan-nz4tr]

Are you mad she's not gonna hire a useless tyrone?

[@mikeo8890]

I don't care, Asians are bigger crooks they might as well get their chance to steal from the city , or something else.

[@WiseJuan]

Useless Tyrone😂

[@mdmoz1777]

Nobody of any race would want the job.

[@youaregoingtolovethis]

I bet you she won't cause she isn't a racist like you who only back someone cause of color. So you assume the same of her. Let's bet $500. You can send it to me via PayPal or Venmo or Cashapp when you lose. An Asian Chief would be good as there is none. They will get things done. That's why things are the way they are and Asians being attacked cause no Asian chief. It would be a 100 years overdue but better late than never.

[@bigredwag]

I hear Art Acevedo is available 😆😂🤣

[@giftedgreen2152]

Haha, look at them wearing black masks as they fire the black chief.

[@Tierone1337]

You only see color instead of performance , that’s why our country is going to shit. Hiring incompetent people because they are black.

[@tommyboy1653]

Why are they still wearing masks.

[@Jnthncrrll]

STOP LAUGHING AT THOSE 2 OAKLAND POLICE OFFICERS WHO IS WEARING MASKS!!!!! BECAUSE THAT IS SO NOT FUNNY, MASKS ARE STILL REQUIRED FOR THE OAKLAND POLICE DEPARTMENT, YOU HAVE NO RIGHT TO MAKE FUN OF THOSE WHO MASKS AND IF THESE OAKLAND POLICE OFFICERS WANT TO CONTINUE TO WEAR MASKS, THEN YOU BETTER LEAVE THEM ALONE!!!!!

[@mikewhocheeseharry5292]

@@Jnthncrrll LOL. What’s up Jonathan

[@Jnthncrrll]

@@mikewhocheeseharry5292 please stop LOL-ing me, everytime I yell at Gifted Green.

[@temperedsand093]

Can you pls tie your hair?

[@Tierone1337]

Why ? You’re her mom?

[@temperedsand093]

@@Tierone1337 I don't want my daughter to follow suit.

[@steelionx9255]

I'm giving both of your comments thumbs down! She will enjoy her hair however she likes!

[@vangvang7436]

You don't want your daughter to be a strong woman? One who stands up for her beliefs and values? One who fights hard for what she wants yet humble enough to give compassion and appreciation for others? You don't want your daughter to be herself?

[@mikewhocheeseharry5292]

Lol. What does that have to do with anything?

[@davyboy5824]

This was long overdue 👏

[@hmoobyeejtsimyang5564]

You are doing good job and right

[@vajhuamsibluag]

Thaum koj haislus, txhob ua koj lub qhovncauj nrov bloj...bloj no ma, me nxhais.