How does promoting from within address the main problem of the MPD? It's the attitude of the rank and file (in general) that they can get away with almost anything and the Federation makes it so. These potential internal candidates have been there through brutality case after case.
I'm not saying they are corrupt, but they were participants in the 'blue wall of silence'. Comforting the community is a good thing, but standing up to the rogue cops is more important. Explain to me how they'll change when promoted to Chief? Although suddenly they will be accountable to the Mayor and City Council, they have many years of relationships with rank and file colleagues. As you can see from e-mail, I beleive the real problem is with the Police Federation and their incredible power over the management of the the MPD. Getting rid of the Chief is a surface move that MAY not address the problems. It can if the Chief and his staff can create policy to even out the power between management and the Federation. This where new ideas come in, usually that comes with a new face. Also, why do we think the Chief needs to be liked and known to be respected. The Chief's policies will be respected if its known that violations and unprofessional behavior will be disciplined- period. Why respect the management and policies, if the Federation will almost guarantee your continued employment no matter what? Getting rid of Olsen is what the Minneapolice Police Federation was gunning for during the Mayoral Race of 2001, and it looks as though they got what they wanted. Again. Eric Mitchell St Paul - Where the Chief is in control. __________________________________ Do you Yahoo!? SBC Yahoo! DSL - Now only $29.95 per month! http://sbc.yahoo.com TEMPORARY REMINDER: 1. Don't feed the troll! Ignore obvious flame-bait. 2. If you don't like what's being discussed here, don't complain - change the subject (Mpls-specific, of course.) ________________________________ Minneapolis Issues Forum - A City-focused Civic Discussion - Mn E-Democracy Post messages to: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Subscribe, Unsubscribe, Digest, and more: http://e-democracy.org/mpls
