(KRON) -- Oakland Police Chief Floyd Mitchell is resigning from his role in the Oakland Police Department less than two years after taking the position, city officials announced Wednesday.

The resignation is effective December 5. Mitchell will work with Mayor Barbara Lee and the city administrator to name an interim police chief in the coming weeks, officials said.

Mitchell was named OPD Chief of Police by former Mayor Sheng Thao in March 2024. His appointment came after a year-long search following the firing of LeRonne Armstrong.

"I want to thank Chief Mitchell for his dedicated service to Oakland and his leadership during a critical time for our city," Oakland Mayor Barbara Lee said in a statement. "Under his tenure, we have seen significant reductions in crime - a testament to his c

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