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Showing Original Post only (View all)There's the NYPD and then there's the Police Chief in little ol Pittsburgh, PA [View all]
Davon Magwood @davonmagwood
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NYPD turn their backs on their mayor, threaten strikes,meanwhile in little ol' Pittsburgh our police chief is like...
9:20 PM - 31 Dec 2014 1,621 Retweets 1,365 favorites
http://theobamadiary.com/2015/01/01/chat-on-63/
Back in September 2014..
Cameron McLay Introduced As Pittsburgh Police Chief
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"My job will be to close the gap between the police and the community, McLay said as he met the press."
He listed a number of changes he hopes to implement:
Restore accountability
Dispersed leadership
Community surveys
Rebuild confidence and pride in bureau
MOre
http://pittsburgh.cbslocal.com/2014/09/12/cameron-mclay-introduced-as-pittsburgh-police-chief/
Oceana~Best wishes from Oceana and moi as we head into 2015!
Happy New Year, DU!!
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There's the NYPD and then there's the Police Chief in little ol Pittsburgh, PA [View all]
Cha
Jan 2015
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Looks like Pittsburgh has learned something about how to do it, Cha. Happy New Year.
freshwest
Jan 2015
#10
Quite right, SunSeeker and may PC Cameron McLay and others like him be a shining example to
Cha
Jan 2015
#17
I was just thinking.. it would be nice to hear from any Pittsburgers(?), yorsted! Get an
Cha
Jan 2015
#21
Wow.. thanks for your personal experience, mrmpa! I know a lot of cops are like this but it
Cha
Jan 2015
#23
GO Steelers for you and Pittsburgh, mrmpa~ That's who's the favorite team of my friend's sister
Cha
Jan 2015
#25
At the least forward this thread to him & show him our support as the media is now attacking him
Tommymac
Jan 2015
#97
Exactly, napkinz.. our HOPE is building step by step! These cops and Chiefs stand out sooo much
Cha
Jan 2015
#28
Good point.. we need to know more about them.. not just a graphic with their signs. Thanks, napkinz
Cha
Jan 2015
#62
Good for him! If he adds "corruption" to his sign as well, then I'll really be impressed
cpamomfromtexas
Jan 2015
#29
I'm impressed for what Chief McLay is doing.. I think the "corruption" is understood.. knowing the
Cha
Jan 2015
#30
Yes, that would be interesting to see where Chief McLay was with the Labor Protests in Madison, Wis
Cha
Jan 2015
#45
Awesome, and he is in great jeopardy now. His life, his job, his family, everything
randys1
Jan 2015
#52
happy new year, cha, and thanks for the greetings from our beautiful friends there. and thanks for
niyad
Jan 2015
#54
Happy New Year, niyad! Chief Cameron McLay is new and they thought long and hard before they
Cha
Jan 2015
#68
thank you for that link. and, will always notice our beautiful friends from the deep!
niyad
Jan 2015
#99
You're Welcome, she.. Chief McLay came into Pittsburgh from Madison, Wisconsin and is taking
Cha
Jan 2015
#70