Tag: Police Chiefs: Page 67

Patrol

Philly's Top Cop Considers Chicago Job

Philadelphia Police Commissioner Charles Ramsey acknowledged that he would seriously consider accepting the post of superintendent of the Chicago Police Department if the position were offered.

March 17, 2011

Special Units

N.M. Chief Who Smuggled Guns Into Mexico Had Checkered Past

If convicted of gun smuggling, Columbus Police Chief Angelo Vega could receive five years in federal prison and a $250,000 fine. However, his arrest Thursday by a joint task force is just the latest brush with the wrong side of the legal system for the chief.

March 10, 2011

Patrol

N.M. Chief Arrested In Federal Border Raid

A federal raid targeting the Barrio Azteca street gang led to the arrest of Columbus (N.M.) Police Chief Angelo Vega Wednesday morning.

March 9, 2011

Patrol

Fired Former St. Pete Chief Skipped Officer Funerals, Attended Cop Killer's

Goliath Davis, a former St. Petersburg (Fla.) Police chief and city administrator, said he was dismissed from his position because he skipped three memorial services for slain officers and attended the funeral of cop killer Hydra Lacy.

March 4, 2011

Patrol

Phoenix Chief Reassigned Amid Mislabeled Kidnapping Reports

Public Safety Manager Jack Harris' salary and title will remain the same. However, he will not be stationed at police headquarters. He will remain focused on emergency management, criminal justice coordination, infrastructure and service security, and public transit security.

March 2, 2011

Patrol

Chicago's Top Cop Departs, Former Supt. Takes Interim Job

Weis resigned a day before the end of his contract; he took over leadership of the department in 2008 as a former FBI agent and Florida native who improved the agency's image yet strained relationships with rank-and-file officers.

March 1, 2011

Weapons

LAPD's Chief Supports Banning Extended Magazines

Los Angeles Police Chief Charlie Beck announced his support for federal legislation that would ban weapon magazines carrying more than 10 rounds.

March 1, 2011

Training

Virginia Chief Involved In Recruit's Death Retires

City Manager Marcus Jones credited Chief Marquis with the ability to get things done, and added that he couldn't think outside his office. The city is now working out a severance package with the former chief.

February 23, 2011

Patrol

Houston Chief Helps Revive Journalist

Chief Charles McClelland helped revive Tony Morris, who was covering the presser for Houston Style Magazine, after the freelance photographer stopped breathing

February 17, 2011

Patrol

Calif. Chief Joked About 'Taking All of Bell's Money'

In an e-mail exchange prior to taking his position, former Bell (Calif.) Police Chief Randy Adams referred to himself as a "pig" and joked that he looked forward to "taking all of Bell's money," referring to his exorbitant salary.

February 14, 2011

Patrol

Florida Agency Promotes First Female Chief

Jeanette Said-Jinete, a 26-year veteran, has taken over as the new chief of the Medley (Fla.) Police Department, becoming the first female chief in the agency's history and one of 10 now in Florida.

February 13, 2011

Training

Virginia Chief On Hot Seat After Training Death

There have been public calls for the firing of Marquis and one council member said publicly he has lost faith in the chief for the way he handled the death of John Kohn, 40.

February 1, 2011