The City of Oakland plans to hold a nationwide search for a new police chief. This after the abrupt and surprising firing of Chief Anne Kirkpatrck last night after a unanimous vote by the city's police commission Chronicle Insider Phil Matier weighs in.

<p>The City of Oakland plans to hold a nationwide search for a new police chief. This after the abrupt and surprising firing of Chief Anne Kirkpatrck last night after a unanimous vote by the city's police commission Chronicle Insider Phil Matier weighs in.</p>

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