The Chief of Police for Milwaukee must not believe that he answers to the Citizens of Milwaukee.
On July 13th the Fire and Police Commission, in a rare directive, ordered the Chief to make changes to his "no pursuit policy" or face disciplinary action up to and including termination.
This wasn't the first time the Police Chief was questioned about that policy. The Council has asked for changes in recent months as well. The issue has also been a hot topic for debate on Radio Talk shows and Newspaper Editorials.
The Chief at first said he had no intention to change the policy. He then went out and hired a high powered Attorney to fight it. Instead of doing what the Citizens he serves wants, the Chief wants to be the Ruler of Milwaukee.
The Council backed the Fire and Police Commission, even supporting the funding to hire an outside counsel to support them if that is what is needed to force the Police Chief to follow the Directive.
The Mayor at first appeared to be backing the Police Chief. But he is now looking at the prospect of a recall and has been much more silent in the recent days.
The Police Chief now has asked for an extension. He says that people need to examine what may be contributing to the increase in car accidents and stolen cars. He also wants more time to find out if the directive is constitutional. Seriously? Who cares if it is Constitutional. Throw out the Directive altogether. You have been asked to change the policy by the people who represent the Citizens of your city. Maybe you should climb down off your self proclaimed throne and do what is right for Milwaukee.
If you don't want to change the Policy you don't have too. Maybe you shouldn't be the Police Chief. The Citizens do have a say in that.
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