Thursday, March 03, 2011

Sources: Chief Jack Harris Packs Up His Office - from Fox 10 News

Harris under fire for botched kidnapping numbers

Sources: Chief Jack Harris Packs Up His Office: MyFoxPHOENIX.com


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Updated: Wednesday, 02 Mar 2011, 9:33 PM MST


Published : Wednesday, 02 Mar 2011, 5:05 PM MST


PHOENIX - "Anyone that wants these stars can come and get them. But I've got news for you -- I'm not giving them to you. You're going to have to take them," Harris said during a morning news conference. Well, that process may have already started.


Phoenix Public Safety Manager Jack Harris is angrily denying rumors that he is stepping down as head of the Phoenix Police Department, but we've just learned from two sources that Jack Harris has packed up his office and moved out.


We don't know exactly what that means, or where he might be going, but we do know Harris has been under fire for the past 24 hours about a kidnapping report that Harris delivered to the feds.


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STATEMENT FROM COUNCILWOMAN PEGGY NEELY


“Accountability is more than admitting a mistake; it’s about accepting responsibility for your actions as well as the actions of your employees. The City Manager, in his capacity under the city charter, has advised the Council of his intent to make a change in the day-to-day operations of the Phoenix Police Department. The City Manager and Assistant City Manager have made this decision because they believe that it is in the best interest of the department and the city. The Council relies on the departments to do their job and provide accurate information to assist us in our decision making. We need transparency in all levels of city government and it is the responsibility of the City Manager to keep things in order and make sure that department heads are accountable. We have an outstanding police department with truly dedicated men and women working day in and day out to keep our city safe. We need to make sure it stays that way.”


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