She is suited for the job with a background as a Police Reformer, but she has her critics. The Chicago Police bored chose 57yearold Ann Kirkpatrick for one of the top cop positions last year. When she didnt get it, the mayor picked her to head Police Reform efforts after the shooting of a 17yearold boy, a case that sparked national outrage. Im confident that shell be very successful in oakland. Reporter the Chicago Police boards president was impressed by kirkpatrick calling her a natural leader. Oakland has a lot of same challenges as a Police Department and with violence that chicago has so shes got a lot of experience that shell bring in the job that lies ahead. Reporter for the job in chicago kirkpatrick said she should have the mind set of guardians first and warriors when they need be. I have the courage to stand by you and i will. Reporter kirkpatrick started as a Police Officer in memphis 34 years ago. Rose through the ranks of small departments in washington state, served as c
Im am a daetz. Incoming chief Ann Kirkpatrick was introduced. Mayor lib bee schaaf said she wanted someone that would hold them accountable. Kirkpatrick wants to lead a Department Transformation changing the culture. Right now american policing is a very hard time to be a Police Officer, but we have a bright future, and what we need is leadership. Kirkpatrick says she looks forward to the job and to living in oakland. Here is a little background on Ann Kirkpatrick. Shes 57 years old a memphis native and a lawyer. Kirkpatrick spent some 34 years in Law Enforcement serving in six departments, three of them as chief of Police Including spokane, washington. Chicagos Police Superintendent picked her to head the burro of professional standards to lead reforms within the department. The iteam has been digging into her background and joins us with the latest. Ama and dan, she will have to deal with several scandals that hit the oakland p. D. And appears she is suited for the job with a backgro
That we think the risk of transmission in that setting is very low. I think they have kind of ensured us that were not necessarily in danger. Reporter he was 48, a husband and father. Friends describe him as a gifted license marriage and family therapist in San Franciscos cal hallow neighborhood. Very heart send tecentered, loving person. Reporter it is unclear how he contracted meningitis. He was being treated for flulike symptoms. Public Health Officer matt willis says marin health and Human Services was notified tuesday. His autopsy revealed he had meningitis. Our goal is to make sure this remains at one case. Really big loss, but my heart is so full. Reporter in San Francisco, melanie woodrow, abc 7 news. Many peninsula commuters were running late this evening because of a motor home fire that broke out at the start of rush hour. Youre looking at cell phone video shot when an rv burst into flames on southbound u. S. 101 near San Francisco international airport. Others shared pictur
Identified as brandon philips. It gives patients a headache, a stiff neck and makes them nauseated. It can be deadly as in this case. Melanie woodrow joins us live from San Francisco with the story of the man who passed away. Melanie . Reporter seven philips had a therapy practice on union street and his friends and colleagues say theyre ocked and devastated. Seven philips passed away this past saturday from meningitis. Letters were sent to approximately 250 people who may have had contact with him including other soul cycle marin riders where philips worked out. You hear meningitis and you think, uhoh. Reporter a spokesperson writes were deeply saddened by the passing of one our riders. We have been in constant xhup communication with the department of health. They have done a thorough cleaning of the facility and provided the information about clients that may have been sharing that space with our individual, despite the fact that we think the risk of transmission in that setting is
Essentially met the feds goals certainly on the employment side and nearing it on the inflation side. 2 inflation goal. She continues to expect, however, gradual rate hikes and says the fed or the committee has decided its appropriate to move to a neutral stance of Monetary Policy rather than one that is accommodative or stimulating the economy. Not acting, the fed chair war n warre warrens waiting too long risks rapid rate hikes. No evidence that the fed chair says its fallen behind the curve and the u. S. Economy has shown remarkable resilience in the face of several shocks. Some of them domestic and some of them global. Prospects for growth, quote, look encouraging and global risks have receded somewhat. Economic challenges, she says, do remain. Doesnt give the economy a clean bill of health and points out some of the problems that plague the economy, low productivity, for example, fiscal policies would best help address rather than monetary polishes. So, whats happening here, guys,