Washington Mayor Launches Search for New Police Chief Amidst Police Shortage
With violent crimes in the nation’s capital up from last year and a shortage of police officers, Washington Mayor Muriel Bowser announced the retirement of Metropolitan Police Department (MPD) Chief Robert Contee and the search for his replacement.
“We will be launching a nationwide search for the next chief. We also know the MPD is in good hands because the chief has a motto that excellence is transferable,” said Bowser during a press conference on April 27.
Bowser did not name an interim chief in the event of an unsuccessful search by Contee’s June 3 retirement date but added that the department would be in good hands as Contee leaves behind a capable team….