Police Chiefs continue to resign across the nation.

Over the last 6 weeks, five major police departments have lost their Chiefs, in large measure because of  a breakdown of trust between the Mayor and Chief. Most police chiefs serve at the pleasure of the Mayor and their ongoing working relationship is critical to the morale of the rank and file police officers and to the safety of the community. Trust, confidence and sharing of goals are key to a successful working relationship.  In the five cases we cite, the Mayor became beholden to the street protesters destroying the working relationship with the Chief.