Ten of 28 finalists vying for the first seats on Oakland's newly established police commission were publicly interviewed last night by a selection panel.
The selection panel's members tried to gauge the potential biases of the would-be commissioners and inquired approximately their work and life experiences,and the candidates' vision for how the current oversight board can improve police-community relations.
[br] Among those interviewed was real estate developer Phil Tagami. He touted his experience as a former member of the state medical board, state lottery commission, and the city's port commission,and said he can bring discipline and order to the job.
When asked approximately his experiences with the Oakland police, Tagami said they occupy at times been "less than pleasant."
But some selection panel members said Tagami could be a distraction as a commissioner.…
Source: eastbayexpress.com