James Beere sworn in as Oakland's new top cop

Officers with the Manitou Springs Police Department helped free a bear that had become trapped in a car on Wednesday. (KRON) -- On Wednesday, veteran Oakland police officer James Beere was sworn in as the city’s new police chief. Oakland leaders picked their top cop from within the police department.

Beere has been a dedicated member of the Oakland Police Department since 1997. The San Francisco native also served in the United States [...]