Alameda County DA takes action on past policies

Eric Lewis, chief inspector of the Alameda County DA’s Office, ousted after two years on the job
Robert Chenault, who served as chief of inspectors under former District Attorney Nancy O’Malley, is expected to fill the job at a future date, multiple sources said.
Alameda County DA takes action on past policies on first day in office
In her first act as Alameda County District Attorney, Ursula Jones Dickson quickly rescinded a handful of policies implemented by her predecessor Pamela Price.
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Ursula Jones Dickson replaces Pamela Price, who was recalled amid voter frustration with crime in cities such as Oakland and Alameda.
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Alameda County officially has a new district attorney. Ursula Jones Dickson was sworn in Tuesday afternoon. She was one of 15 people to apply for the job and was chosen from among seven finalists. Dickson was unanimously voted into the position by the Alameda County Board of Supervisors after a long interview process.
Alameda County DA rescinds several of her predecessor's policies on first day
Katie Nielsen reports on Alameda County District Attorney Ursula Jones Dickson's first day in office. Website: YouTube: Facebook: Instagram: Twitter:
Ursula Jones Dickson becomes Alameda County's new DA
"The DA's job is to make sure, as the top law enforcement officer in the county, that we are tending to the public safety of the community," she said.
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