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Atlanta Chief Retiring in June

Chief Rodney Bryant took the position as interim Chief of Police in 2020 after the resignation of Erika Shields over the killing of Rayshard Brooks. He was appointed to the position full-time in May 2021.

April 20, 2022

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Former Aurora, CO, Chief Calls Firing "Political," Weighing Options

“It’s not about me, it’s about making sure that we have leaders in the police departments, in this city, across the state who are willing to stand up to the unions and stand up to those who are doing it wrong, willing to fire those officers who are doing it wrong,” said Wilson.

April 13, 2022

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Agencies Support Initiative to Have 30% Women Recruits by 2030

“So, we’ve got women at the highest level of leadership, and they are pushing their peers to do this. But what’s more important is the number of male chiefs that have come forward to take this pledge. If we just focused on only the female chiefs, we wouldn’t achieve this."

April 13, 2022

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Aurora, CO Police Chief Fired Over Agency's "Morale"

“It is clear that Chief Wilson has prioritized community involvement. However, the police chief also needs to effectively manage the operations of the department, effectively engage with staff, build morale, and validate employee feedback...” said City Manager Jim Twombly.

April 7, 2022

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Former Cincinnati Chief to Head University of Cincinnati Police

Former Cincinnati Police Chief Eliot Isaac has accepted a new position with the University of Cincinnati following his retirement from the Cincinnati Police Department.

March 30, 2022

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Seattle PD Releases New Public Safety Plan

"The Seattle Police Department has hit the reset button," said Chief Adrian Diaz, discussing the department's new public safety plan.

March 23, 2022

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Fort Lauderdale Names New Police Chief, Previous Chief Fired Over Workplace Discrimination Complaint

“Chief Lynn was a stabilizing figure last year during a period of transition for this department,” Lagerbloom said. “He has the respect and support of the command staff and the rank and file. I reached out and asked if he’d be willing to come out of retirement, and thankfully, he said yes. “

March 23, 2022

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TX Interim Chief Dies in Car Crash

"Interim Chief Jarmon served honorably with the Lexington Police Department since January 2019 and will be missed," Lexington Mayor Allen Retzlaff wrote.

March 23, 2022

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Former Atlanta Chief Poaching City's Officers, Encouraging Them to Join Her in Louisville

Lt. Kevin Knapp, president of Atlanta’s police union, said he wouldn’t be surprised if some officers decide to relocate to Kentucky. The offer to join Louisville’s police department comes with attractive incentives.

March 16, 2022

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NYPD Chiefs Working Crime Patrol in Subways

More than 100 chiefs — including one-, two-, three- and four-star chiefs — will be required to sign in and out with the NYPD Transit Bureau before and after their scheduled subway shifts.

March 16, 2022

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FL Chief Fired for Allegedly Favoring Minorities, Women for Promotions

Former chief Larry Scirotto is firing back. “The EEOC report is a report built on hearsay, there is no testimony, there is no transcript, there is no audio,” he said.

March 7, 2022

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Miami's Interim Chief Now Permanent

“After further evaluating Chief Morales’ performance during the first 100 days, I am extremely confident that he is eminently qualified, respected and admired by many and will continue to do a great job as Chief for the Police Department,” City Manager Art Noriega said.

March 2, 2022