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Senatobia fires police chief over racist texts amid probe into toddler’s death
local1 month ago

Senatobia fires police chief over racist texts amid probe into toddler’s death

Senatobia, Mississippi, fired Police Chief Harold Vanderford after investigators found he regularly used racist slurs in text messages; the board rejected his resignation and appointed interim Chief Angelica Maze. The move comes amid ongoing scrutiny of the department connected to the 2023 Walmart shooting that killed 1-year-old Kohen Wiley, with state investigators not yet providing updates and civil-rights attorney Ben Crump pressing for the release of footage and a timely, transparent accounting for Wiley’s family. Lawmakers are also urging state leaders to take action and improve communication as the investigation continues.

via The Guardian|
#kohen-wiley#local#police-chief
Mississippi town fires police chief after fatal child shooting sparks accountability push
us-news1 month ago

Mississippi town fires police chief after fatal child shooting sparks accountability push

In Senatobia, Mississippi, the town’s police chief was fired amid controversy over a June fatal shooting of a child, triggering public outcry and the formation of the Senatobia Committee for Accountability and Transparency to demand answers and policing reforms. Lt. Angelica Maze was named interim police chief as reviews and oversight continue.

via AP News|
#accountability#child-shooting#mississippi
Mississippi City Ousts Police Chief After Racist Text Revelations
local1 month ago

Mississippi City Ousts Police Chief After Racist Text Revelations

Senatobia's city leaders in Mississippi fired Police Chief Harold Vanderford after reports—verified by Mississippi Today, Verite News, and The New York Times—that he routinely used degrading language and racist slurs in text messages, a development that comes as the department is scrutinized for a white officer’s June fatal shooting of Kohen Wiley, a Black toddler at Walmart. The Board of Aldermen unanimously rejected his resignation and terminated him; Vanderford has not commented. The shooting is under investigation by the Mississippi Bureau of Investigation, and Vanderford had led the department since October.

via The New York Times|
#kohen-wiley#local#mississippi
Seattle Police Chief Resigns Under Pressure Over Bite of Seattle Shooting Response
politics2 months ago

Seattle Police Chief Resigns Under Pressure Over Bite of Seattle Shooting Response

Seattle’s mayor announced the resignation of Police Chief Shon Barnes four days after a mass shooting at the Bite of Seattle festival that killed three and wounded four, amid criticism of the department’s information release and handling, signaling a shift in Seattle’s public-safety leadership amid political tensions.

via The New York Times|
#bite-of-seattle#police-chief#politics
St. Paul Mayor Accused of Sexual Harassment, Police Chief Alleges
us-politics2 months ago

St. Paul Mayor Accused of Sexual Harassment, Police Chief Alleges

St. Paul Mayor Kaohly Her is accused by Police Chief Axel Henry of sexual harassment toward him and other city employees, including a text that referenced a ‘Happy Weiner Wednesday.’ The city has hired an outside law firm to investigate, and Henry’s attorney says the mayor’s phones should be examined; litigation is considered foreseeable. Her says she has cooperated with the investigation and believes the full facts will come to light.

via The Independent|
#minnesota#police-chief#sexual-harassment
Seattle Police Chief Under Fire for Absence During Bite of Seattle Shooting
crime2 months ago

Seattle Police Chief Under Fire for Absence During Bite of Seattle Shooting

Seattle Police Chief Shon Barnes faced criticism for being out of Seattle during the Bite of Seattle mass shooting, as he was in Dallas for a conference; he snapped at a reporter questioning his city presence and defended his commitment to Seattle, while three people were killed and four injured in a shooting that investigators say stemmed from a conflict between small groups.

via Fox News|
#crime#gun-violence#mass-shooting
Indiana Police Chief Accused of Selling Evidence Gun to Pawn Shop
local4 months ago

Indiana Police Chief Accused of Selling Evidence Gun to Pawn Shop

New Chicago Police Chief Earl Mayo is charged with theft, official misconduct, and attempted obstruction of justice after allegedly selling a Taurus G3 that was being held as evidence to Mega Gash Pawn in Hobart and trying to buy it back, and allegedly directing an officer to retrieve more guns and suppressors from his home. Taneka Borders is also charged for aiding Mayo; Mayo faces unlawful possession of anabolic steroids. Mayo was booked after authorities said he tried to evade arrest, and his father—a Lake County sheriff candidate—issued a statement amid the case.

via CBS News|
#gun-evidence#indiana#local
Quakertown Walkout Prompts Calls for Police Chief’s Resignation
courts-and-law7 months ago

Quakertown Walkout Prompts Calls for Police Chief’s Resignation

After a February ICE protest outside Quakertown Community High School, a video shows Quakertown Police Chief Scott McElree wrestling a student to the ground, prompting community demands for his resignation as the Bucks County DA investigates; several students were arrested, fundraising for their legal defense has surpassed $30,000, and counselors will be available as students return to class.

via WHYY|
#courts-and-law#ice#police-chief
Escaped Arkansas Inmate and Ex-Police Chief Grant Hardin Flees Prison
crime1 year ago

Escaped Arkansas Inmate and Ex-Police Chief Grant Hardin Flees Prison

A convicted former police chief in Arkansas, serving an 80-year sentence for murder and rape, escaped from prison by donning a makeshift law enforcement uniform. The 56-year-old, Grant Hardin, was last seen walking out of the North Central Unit in Calico Rock, Arkansas, and is considered extremely dangerous. Authorities are actively searching for him, but it is unclear if he had outside help.

via KTLA|
#arkansas#crime#murder
Seattle Appoints Sue Rahr as Interim Police Chief Amid Controversy
law-enforcement2 years ago

Seattle Appoints Sue Rahr as Interim Police Chief Amid Controversy

Seattle Police Chief Adrian Diaz has been removed from his position amid multiple lawsuits alleging discrimination and harassment within the department. Mayor Bruce Harrell announced that Sue Rahr, a former King County sheriff, will serve as interim chief. The decision follows recent legal actions by officers claiming discrimination and a hostile work environment, prompting an independent investigation into the allegations. Diaz will be reassigned to special assignments, and the city is seeking an external candidate for a permanent replacement.

via NBC News|
#discrimination#harassment#law-enforcement