Chris Magnus is one of the most informed and progressive police chiefs in the country. His departure would be a travesty for Tucson AZ, just at the time when they need his compassionate leadership. Remember that...
1/ https://twitter.com/tucsonstar/status/1275871832218972166

... in less than a month, Atlanta chief Erika Shields went from being lauded for her compassionate response to the BLM protest to resigning after the Rayshard Brooks shooting.
2/ https://www.11alive.com/article/news/local/chief-shields-listens-to-crowd-during-atlanta-protests/85-d469a7b3-007e-4ad6-9903-abcdc7118455

Brandon del Pozo had a bad hour on twitter while police chief in Burlington, Vermont, in an otherwise unblemished career of public service. We lost a nationally recognized leader for better police handling of people in mental health crisis.
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https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Brandon_del_Pozo

These resignation offers speak to the integrity of the individuals, but I hope these cities recognize what they are losing. Smart, evidence-based progressive police chiefs are not common. Police departments with leadership upheaval struggle to get back on the path of change.
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I worry what we are losing in terms of national leadership. Before you pile on, I’m *not* excusing the various incidents that led to the resignations. I’m just reflecting that the changes that are needed after significant incidents are often impeded by adding more uncertainty. 5/

Contrary to the opinions of the new policing experts, real and lasting change takes time, effort and evidence. It’s often made by Chiefs with long-standing and in-depth understanding of their departments and the challenges. And that seems to be what communities are losing.
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