It was for the first time really that the chief acknowledged we weren't making these things up. The problems exist in the department.

And to move forward and to build on it (better communications) I think would be in the best interest of, not only the chief's relations with the union, but with the members of the police department, with the police commission and the community.

Chief, if you are committed to doing that, like you said you are, along with your staff, we will do whatever it takes to work to achieve those goals. But we have got to be honest with each other.

To my mind, the only possible pet is a cow. Cows love you. . . . They will listen to your problems and never ask a thing in return. They will be your friends forever. And when you get tired of them, you can kill and eat them. Perfect.

I have long known that it is part of God's plan for me to spend a little time with each of the most stupid people on earth.

Those guys are capable, but they're both learning, and it's their first year, and it's going to take time.