Of course many will disagree with me, since I think Olson has been the best chief we've had for decades. Under his leadership, the crime rate has decreased, and the instances of thumping have gone down too. Obviously there's still much to improve, but that's how evolutionary change works, things get better slowly. Olson doesn't have very good political skills, so he didn't explain his actions well at times when it was sorely needed. But his management abilities resulted in an improved Department. I'm afraid that Rybak is replacing Olson with someone who is more like Rybak -- McManus has a slick tongue, but how well does he manage people that report to him? The Dayton street cops think not so good. Since it looks like McManus will be our new chief, I hope they are wrong.
I think Mark Anderson has hit the nail on the head here. I would like to see Mayor Rybak specifically address this point.
I also think McManus's short term at Dayton is a real problem also. Coming - stirring things up alot, then leaving others to pick up the pieces is the concern I have.
Eva Young
Near North
Minneapolis
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