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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]You might be disappointed. But 98% of the County is thrilled there will be a solid Chief now.[/quote]

What makes him “solid”? He’s a product of the county police force. Meaning that he’s been around for a couple decades worth of screw ups and settlements. You won’t be getting any new ideas from him, just more of the same stuff that we’ve become sadly accustomed to.

Or did you mean he was a solid pick because he’s black? Because apparently Elrich didn’t even consider a white person for the position. To be qualified for his list, you had to be black or brown.[/quote]

He’s solid because he’s not a yes man and he’s a consummate law enforcement professional. He’s strong enough to handle a union that cares solely for ensuring their police survive disciplinary proceedings. So if you want an accountable police force, you need a strong Chief in this county.

I know there’s a small group of folks in TP/SS who hate police in general, as they’ve been vocal both in Elrich’s office and on the Council. But objectively speaking, this police department is one of the best in the nation.  The things liberals hate (and I’m a liberal, but I know the law) stem from the state law that codifies the Law Enforcement Officers Bill of Rights and several Supreme Court decisions on the use of force. There isn’t much any local police department can do to change federal law.  Might have some luck on the LEOBR, though.[/quote]

Your first paragraph is utter nonsense. He’s been part of that union and that department for decades. He’s as old-boy-network as you can get. [/quote]

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