Rochester Police Chief, Entire Command Staff Retire After Mayor Enlists 'Elders' to Serve As Human Shields Against Them

Whoa. After days of protests in Rochester over the killing of Daniel Prude, mayor Lovely Warren just announced entire Rochester police department command staff, including the chief of police, is resigning.

— Paul McLeod (@pdmcleod) September 8, 2020

Asked during a city council meeting who will be in charge during tonight’s protests, the mayor said she doesn’t know.

“We would have to find an interim chief,” says Warren says. “Because I just got the call before this hearing, I don’t know.

— Paul McLeod (@pdmcleod) September 8, 2020

Today, after 20 years of dedicated service to the Rochester Police Department and the Rochester Community, I announce my retirement from the Rochester Police Department. For the past two decades, I have served this community with honor, pride, and the highest integrity.

As a man of integrity, I will not sit idly by while outside entities attempt to destroy my character. The events over the past week are an attempt to destroy my character and integrity. The members of the Rochester Police Department and the Greater Rochester Community know my reputation and know what I stand for. The mischaracterization and the politicization of the actions that I took after being informed of Mr. Prude’s death is not based on facts, and is not what I stand for.

I would like to thank the men and women of the Rochester Police Department, as well as the Rochester Community for allowing me the honor of serving as your Chief and fulfilling a lifelong dream. I look forward to continuing to serve our community in my next chapter.