Ex-Interim SFPD Chief Goes Across The Bay For Oakland Job
OAKLAND (CBS / AP) -- San Francisco's former interim police chief is heading across the bay after accepting one of the top spots at the Oakland Police Department.
Jeff Godown said Thursday he's accepted a job as deputy chief in charge of the department's criminal investigations division.
Oakland Police Chief Anthony Batts said Godown's 25 years of law enforcement experience in San Francisco and Los Angeles will greatly benefit his department.
The 51-year-old Godown served as San Francisco's interim chief after George Gascon was named the district attorney in January to replace newly elected Attorney General Kamala Harris. Godown returned to the command staff when Greg Suhr was named for the permanent position in April.
Godown said he expects to start his new job later this month after a routine background check is complete.
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