I generally don't write about the police departments , even though I sat through hundreds of hearings involving cases filed by TPD police officers in my 26 years on the bench at Tucson City Court ,but I have to say I am truly relieved to live and work in Tucson. After an exhaustive investigation, by the US Justice Department , a report finding a "systematic pattern and practice of misconduct " by Phoenix City PD , toward homeless people, protesters and generally citizens of different , racial and ethnic background was damning
Contrast that to Tucson Police Department , which under different police chiefs, has continued to create an agency of integrity and dignty in their professionalism: in recruitment, training and continued training Recently Asst Chief Kevin Hall was admitted to a evidence based policing national institute . A rare and worthy group
Are there areas of concern: absolutely :every officer involved shooting must be investigated and evaluated
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But we as Tucsonian should be very proud to have Tucson Police Department working for our community.
Margarita Bernal
West side
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