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From YouTube: Press Conference: Announcement of new Police Commissioner Danielle Outlaw - 12/30/2019
Description
Public Officials hold a press conference as Mayor Jim Kenney appoints the new Police Commissioner Danielle Outlaw
A
Good
afternoon
I'm
Brian
Abernathy,
managing
director
of
the
city
of
Philadelphia
and,
on
behalf
of
the
mayor,
I,
want
to
thank
all
of
our
elected
officials.
Our
community
advocates
all
the
city
staff,
and
certainly
the
press
for
being
here
today
on
relatively
short
notice,
as
we
introduce
our
next
Police
Commissioner
policing
today
is
not
the
same
as
it
was
when
Commissioner
Timoney
for
Commissioner,
Johnson
or
Ramsey,
or
for
even
commissioner
Ross.
A
The
events
of
the
past
year-plus
have
challenged
every
Philadelphian
and
forced
us
to
reflect
on
what
is
most
important
when
it
comes
to
public
safety.
While
we
have
watched
violent
crime
rise,
we
have
also
watched
racism
manifests
itself
in
social
media
posts,
sexual
assault
committed
by
those
at
our
highest
ranks
and
the
further
eroding
of
trust
between
our
police
officers
in
the
very
community
they've
been
sworn
to
serve
and
protect.
At
the
same
time,
we've
watched
our
police
officers
do
more
than
just
fight
crime.
A
They
have
become
social
workers,
drug
addiction,
specialists
and
homeless,
outreach
workers,
the
complexities
of
our
society,
our
need
to
feel
safe
and
our
need
to
feel
respected
are
one
for
retribution
and
our
need
for
justice.
Our
battle
for
the
rights
of
those
accused
and
those
wronged
crossed
paths,
sometimes
almost
violently
in
our
Police
Department,
some
of
the
hardest
days
of
my
career
days
that
I've
had
to
question
my
dedication
to
public
service
have
centered
around
our
police
force.
A
The
incidents
at
Starbucks
ice
protests,
the
murder
of
a
two-year-old
and
the
murder
of
a
colleague
some
allegations
of
sexual
harassment
within
the
department.
Yet
this
is
also
a
police
department
that
has
given
me
some
of
my
most
rewarding
days.
The
resolution
of
the
shootout
on
North
fifteenth
Street
homeless
outreach
in
Kensington
a
two
a.m.
A
In
late
August,
we
launched
an
extensive
search
in
which
thirty-one
candidates
were
considered,
including
18
from
within
the
department.
The
city
received
assistance
during
this
process
from
the
police,
executive,
Research
Forum,
a
research
and
policy
organization
that
also
provides
management
services
and
technical
assistance
to
law
enforcement
agencies.
A
This
group
helped
us
with
outreach
identifying
qualified
candidates
and
in
the
interview
process.
In
addition,
we
sought
input
from
residents
through
an
online
survey
that
that
gathered
feedback
on
what
issues
they
thought
were
most
important
and
what
characteristics
they
believe
new
commissioners
should
have.
We
heard
from
roughly
4,000
people
from
all
parts
of
the
city
and
input
helped
shape
the
questions
that
were
asked
of
each
candidate
questions
about
integrity,
police,
community
relations,
gender
discrimination,
stop
and
frisk,
and
approaches
to
violence.
I
want
to
take
this
opportunity
to
thank
everyone
who
participated
in
that
survey.
A
I
also
want
to
take
the
thank
those
who
step
forward
to
be
considered
for
this
position.
The
interest
from
national
candidates
proved
that
the
Philadelphia
Police
Department,
despite
its
challenges,
is
a
place
that
people
want
to
be
a
part
of,
and
the
internal
candidates
displayed,
the
talent
that
we
have
grown
here
to
Marv
Alexander
managed
that
process
on
my
behalf.
A
His
thoughtfulness
and
his
balance
is
much
appreciated
and
thank
you
also
to
the
large
number
of
city
staff
that
represented
the
managing
directors
office,
the
office
of
criminal
justice
and
Public
Safety,
the
law
department,
the
mayor's
office
and
the
police
Advisory
Commission,
who
had
participated
on
various
interview
panels.
All
of
these
perspectives
were
helpful
in
making
a
final
selection.
Finally,
I
want
to
thank
Christine
Coulter.
A
She
stepped
in
as
an
interim
commissioner
at
a
very
difficult
time,
and
since
then
she
has
been
attacked
publicly
and
privately.
She
has
been
forced
to
defend
herself,
sometimes
fairly
and
more
often
unfairly
and
throughout.
She
is
exemplified
grace
professionalism
and
expertise.
She's
held
the
department
together
through
a
very
trying
time,
she's
a
great
person
I,
want
to
thank
her
for
everything
she
has
Donald.
B
Thank
You
Bryan
a
good
afternoon.
Everyone
and
thank
you
for
being
here
on
relatively
short
notice.
As
Brian
said,
I
am
today
I'm
pleased
to
appoint
down
Danielle,
outlaw
chief
of
police
in
Portland
Oregon
to
serve
as
the
next
commissioner.
The
Philadelphia
Police
Department
and
I
would
like
to
publicly
again
again
thank
Christine
call
Topher
unwavering
leadership
over
the
past
four
months,
as
brian
indicated
she
stepped
in
and
along
with
her
command
staff,
brought
stability
to
the
department
during
a
really
difficult
time.
B
Our
administration
is
about
to
begin
its
second
term
and
over
these
past
four
years,
no
single
appointment
has
been
as
important
and
has
carefully
chosen
as
a
selection
of
Daniel
outlaw
to
be
our
next
police.
Commissioner,
as
Brian
described,
we
went
through
a
very
thoughtful
process
since
August
all
of
us
that
led
and
all
of
that
led
us
to
a
truly
outstanding
individual,
with
a
strong
track
record
of
running
big
city
departments.
Reforming
with
innovative
ideas
and
building
bridges.
B
Previous
winners,
including
our
own
Chuck
Ramsey
and
Richard
Ross
Daniel,
outlaw,
was
appointed
as
chief
of
police
in
Oregon
in
Portland
Oregon
in
October
2017
becoming
the
first
African
American
woman
to
hold
the
position
in
Portland.
She
was
extremely
successful,
challenging
the
status
quo
and
adopting
novel
approaches
to
policing,
outlaw
implemented
crime
strategies
tailored
to
the
needs
and
challenges
of
individual
precincts
result,
resulting
in
decreases
in
crime
rates
under
daniel
outlaws
leadership.
The
portland
force
made
its
greatest
strides
at
achieving
use-of-force
reforms
under
under
a
federal
consent
decree
instituted
prior
to
her
tenure.
B
As
most
of
you
know,
I
am
the
son
of
a
Philadelphia
first
responder
and
I
think
constantly
about
what
it
takes
to
be
a
police
officer,
our
men
and
women
in
blue
leave
home
each
day,
knowing
they
are
about
to
put
their
lives
at
risk
to
protect
our
community
and
that
even
on
a
good
day,
they
are
likely
to
encounter
extremely
challenging
and
disturbing
situations.
I
know
officers
take
on
this
sworn
duty,
first
and
foremost
to
help
other
people.
B
Their
devotion
to
public
service
is
never
forgotten,
but
make
no
mistake
while
I
have
tremendous
respect
for
our
officers.
The
Philadelphia
Police
Department
does
need
reform
and
I'm
appointing
Danielle
Danielle
outlaw
because
I
am
convinced
she
has
the
conviction,
courage
and
compassion
needed
to
bring
long
overdue
reform
to
our
department.
I
can
tell
you
that,
after
meeting
and
speaking
with
her
at
length,
they
came
away
confident
that
Danielle
possesses
the
strength,
integrity
and
empathy
vital
to
the
task
ahead.
B
I
think
everyone
who
was,
who
was
involved
in
the
interview
process
came
away
just
as
convinced
and
just
as
impressed
and
with
our
support.
She
will
tack
all
host
of
difficult
issues
from
racism
and
gender
discrimination
to
hard
instances
of
sexual
assault
on
fellow
officers.
These
are
issues
that
are
too
too
often
negatively
impact
women,
especially
women
of
color
within
the
department
commissioner.
Outlaw
will
implement
reforms
with
urgency
so
that
racial,
ethnic
and
gender
discrimination
are
not
tolerated.
At
the
same
time,
she
will
work
relentlessly
to
combat
crime,
particularly
homicides
and
other
violent
crime.
B
This
will
include
a
focus
on
our
multi-departmental
effort
to
stem
the
tide
of
gun,
violence
which
plagues
our
city.
Her
commitment
to
restoring
the
community's
trust
in
our
Police
will
be
equally
strong.
She
understands
the
history
of
race
relations
of
Philadelphia,
particularly
the
to
trust
this
distrust
that
many
residents
justify
V
Harbor.
In
the
wake
of
decades
of
injustice,
she
will
be
devoted
to
listening
and
encouraging
constructive
exchanges
of
ideas
and
concerns
from
all
Philadelphians
Daniel
outlaw
will
tackle
the
bite,
the
Vice,
divisive,
nough,
Swift,
I'll
log.
B
These
have
been
trying
times
with
fear
and
anger,
fueled
by
decades
of
injustice
and,
more
recently,
a
pourraient
rhetoric
at
the
national
level.
I
know,
Philadelphians
will
rise
above
that,
whether
you
are
a
longtime
resident
worried
about
crime
on
your
block,
an
african-american
man
who
fears
being
unlawfully
stopped
for
a
broken
taillight
or
a
patrol
officer
who
feels
unappreciated
by
those
they
serve.
I.
C
Good
afternoon
I
know
there's
press
here
and
they
can't
say
good
afternoon
back
but
good
afternoon.
Thank
you
for
being
here.
Thank
you.
Mary
Kinney
and
managing
director
Abernathy
I
am
honored
by
the
faith
that
you
are
placing
in
me
to
lead
the
Philadelphia
Police
Department
I
would
also
like
to
publicly
thank
Portland
Oregon
mayor
Ted,
wheeler,
the
residents
of
Portland
and
the
great
members
within
the
Portland
Police
Bureau.
It
was
an
absolute
honor
to
serve
alongside
each
and
every
one
of
them.
C
Well,
I'm
new
to
Philadelphia
I
am
NOT
new
to
the
challenges
of
a
big
city
or
21st
century
policing,
I
encountered
and
dealt
with
the
issues
of
employee
health
and
wellness
equity,
contemporary
training,
crime,
fair
and
just
prosecution,
community
trust,
homelessness,
substance,
abuse,
police
accountability
and
innovation
and
technology
just
to
name
a
few
as
I
worked
various
assignments
and
rose
to
the
ranks
in
Oakland,
California
and
I
directly
addressed
these
issues.
While
leading
the
police
force
in
Portland
organ
modern
policing
is
data-driven,
but
the
paramount
factor
is
not
so
easily
quantified
and
that's
trust.
C
The
trust
residents
have
that
their
police
force
will
keep
them
safe
and
treat
them
with
dignity
and
respect.
I
am
convinced
that
trust
can
be
restored
here
and
all
across
our
nation
I'm
convinced
that
community,
policing
or
community
police
relations
can
be
rebuilt
and
fortified
through
dialogue,
transparency
and
accountability.
C
That
was
true
in
Oakland
and
in
Portland
and
I
know
it
to
be
true
here
in
Philadelphia.
It
will
be
an
absolute
privilege
to
serve
as
Philadelphia
police
commissioner
and
to
serve
each
and
every
one
of
you
who
live
and
work
in
this
beautiful
city.
I
will
work
relentlessly
to
reduce
crime
in
Philadelphia,
particularly
the
insidious
gun,
violence
that
plagues
too
many
of
our
communities
and
I
will
do
so
in
a
way
that
ensures
our
people
are
trusted
equitably.
Regard
of
their
gender
identity,
race,
ethnicity
or
sexual
orientation.
C
I
will
ensure
that
the
values
embodied
in
the
badges
and
uniforms
of
the
Philadelphia
Police
Department
are
those
same
values
embodied
in
the
diverse
communities
of
Philadelphia.
We
will
be
accountable
to
ourselves,
to
each
other
and
to
our
communities,
but
to
be
clear.
I
cannot
do
this
alone.
No
single,
commissioner.
No
single
mayor,
no
single
commander,
no
activists
nor
elected
official
can
lead
such
change
alone.
I
ask
each
of
you
for
more
than
your
support.
I
asked
for
your
help,
your
thoughts,
your
wisdom
and
your
ideas.
C
Most
importantly,
your
time,
because
I
do
not
know
what
I
do
not
know,
I
ask
you
to
open
your
minds
to
the
possibility
that
these
changes
can
help
all
of
us
that
this
is
not
in
US
versus
them.
One
side
against
the
other.
We
can
be
supportive
of
police
and
we
can
be
supportive
of
police
accountability.
At
the
same
time,
they
are
not
mutually
exclusive.
C
D
You
passed
flying
colors,
you
know,
as
a
Maren
and
Brian
have
said
that
we
have
had
some
challenges
but
I
like
them,
and
my
colleagues
believe
that
our
Philadelphia
Police
Department
is
one
of
the
greatest
in
the
country,
but
just
like
other
municipalities,
particularly
large
municipalities
across
the
country.
We
have
issues
every
now
and
then
but
the
simple
issue
is
it?
Do
you
address
those
particular
issues?
Do
you
act
upon
addressing
those
issues?
D
D
Some
commissioners
will
explain
that
to
you.
It
is
a
little
bit
challenging
here
in
the
city
of
Philadelphia.
Not
only
do
you
have
to
respond
to
the
councilmembers,
but
the
people,
the
constituents
actually
get
to
sit
like
right
behind
you
and
they
have
signs
and
all
that
stuff
you
know
so
so
you
will
get
a
test
on
that,
but
we're
gonna
be
there.
So
I
just
want
to
say,
mayor
Brian
and
all
the
members
of
the
people
at
the
interview
team
I
want
to
thank
them.
So
much
council
will
commit
it.
D
A
We're
now
going
to
open
it
up
for
questions
a
couple,
quick
ground
rules.
One
remember
a
chief
outlaw
is
new.
Here,
doesn't
know
everybody,
so
if
y'all
could
introduce
yourselves,
as
you
ask
your
questions
and
again
just
a
note
that
the
Commissioner
schedule
is
full
today,
and
so
she
won't
be
available
for
one-on-one
interviews
and
with
that
happy
to
answer
questions.
C
So
there
were
actually
more
officers
than
that
in
Portland,
but,
as
I
stated
in
my
comments
before
major
city,
policing
is
major
city
policing,
regardless
of
where
you
are
in
the
country.
The
issues
are
all
the
same.
Contemporary
policing
principles
are
no
different
when
it
comes
to
addressing
violent
crime.
As
such
was
my
experience
in
Oakland,
it's
really
important
to
make
sure
that
we
embrace
a
comprehensive
approach
that
goes
beyond
just
enforcing
and
arresting.
C
C
I
think
input
is
very
important.
I'm
not
prepared
to
answer
that
in
its
entirety
at
this
moment,
but
input
is
very
important
as
I
said,
I,
don't
know
what
I
don't
know,
but
I've
also
been
doing
this
long
enough
to
know
that
I
know
what
I
know
when
I
see
it.
So
there
will
be
some
time
before
those
appointments
are
made,
but
at
the
same
time
I
still
have
to
take
a
look
around
and
get
to
know
some
people.
C
To
which
part
I
think
communication
is
important
and
I
have
found.
That
will
let
me
back
up,
given
that
we
have
technology.
Today,
information
gets
put
out
immediately
and
generally
because
we
run
24/7.
Something
had
happened
at
3
o'clock
in
the
morning
and
it's
either
live
streamed
or
it's
put
out
on
social
media
one
minute
later
and
we
find
ourselves
as
police
departments
on
the
defense
all
the
time
and
it's
helpful
to
not
only
be
transparent.
C
I
know
it's
a
buzzword,
but
it's
helpful
to
be
as
communicative
as
possible,
because
that
doesn't
allow
people
time
to
create
their
own
narrative
and
fill
in
those
gaps.
When
we
can
just
provide
that
information,
if
we
can,
in
the
first
place
so
I'm
a
strong
proponent
of
that,
but
other
piece
about
stop
and
frisk
I
know
this
was
discussed
prior
to
my
arrival
here.
C
I
believe
in
making
sure
that
not
only
the
way
we
police
is
constitutional,
but
also
making
sure
that
when
we
have
a
connection,
if
we
have
a
legal
reason
to
detain
that
there's
a
criminal
Nexus,
so
I
think
there
is
a
need
to
make
sure
that
we
maintain
that
a
law
enforcement
tools
that
we
have
that
are
legal.
But
at
the
same
time
we
have
to
make
sure
that
we
don't
over
police
and
and
use
the
tools
that
we
have
in
an
equitable
way.
First,.
A
C
That's
a
good
question:
I
thought
that
would
be
the
first
question
actually
I'm
very
comfortable
in
the
legacy
that
I
that
I
leave
behind
in
Portland.
We
got
a
lot
accomplished
in
a
very
short
period
of
time,
there's
a
very
strong
leadership
in
place
there
internally,
and
this
isn't.
You
know
when
asked
this
is
not
an
opportunity.
I
think
that
I
would
have
been
wise
to
say
no
to.
There
are
a
lot
of
similar
issues.
C
Here's
why
the
issues
that
were
mentioned
are
all
issues
that
I
personally
dealt
with
before
and
I
know
that,
with
the
skill
set
that
I
have
that
there's
a
lot
that
I
can
do
to
add
value
so
to
me
was
a
no-brainer.
Yes,
it's
a
larger
city.
Yes,
it's
the
same
issues
on
a
different
scale,
but
I
already
know
that
there
are
some
really
strong
people
that
are
working
when
they
within
the
police
department.
That
can
help
move
us
forward
to
where
we
need
to
be
max.
C
So
which
situations
it's
kind
of
rhetorical
I
say
that,
because,
importantly,
what
a
lot
of
people
don't
know
the
laws
are
very
different
in
the
state
of
Oregon,
but
we
dealt
with
hundreds
of
protests
throughout
the
year
each
year
and
the
ones
that
got
the
most
attention
were
the
ones
that
sometimes
were
actually
quite
successful.
Then
all
it
takes
is
one
person
to
create
the
narrative
with
that
said,
over
the
last
two
years,
we've
learned
a
lot
in
our
crowd
management
response.
C
It's
apples
and
oranges,
because
again,
the
laws
are
different
in
the
state
of
Oregon,
and
then
the
resources
here
in
Philadelphia
are
quite
different,
far
more
police
officers
to
address
the
issue
before
it
really
gets
out
of
hand.
With
all
of
that
said,
I
am
a
firm
believer
in
upholding
free
speech,
the
rights
to
assembly,
but
what
I
will
not
tolerate
are
those
who
come
under
the
guise
of
free
speech
or
under
the
guise
of
the
Constitution,
to
create
acts
of
violence
against
others,
and
we
would
see
that
a
lot.
C
We
would
see
those
who
claim
to
be
activists
and
commit
acts
of
violence
against
those
who
were
also
counter-demonstrators
and
I've.
Had
activists
come
up
to
me
personally
and
say:
I
used
to
be
out
there.
This
is
part
of
Portland's
tradition,
but
I
won't
do
it
anymore,
because
I
don't
feel
safe
and
I'd
say
why?
Because
of
the
police-
and
they
say
no,
it's
because
of
these
other
folks
that
are
here
in
terminal
name
within
the
crowd.
C
C
You
know
I,
don't
think
it's
anyone
program
if
you
take
a
moment
to
look
up,
so
the
police
department
was
under
and
still
is
under
a
settlement
agreement.
Long
before
at
a
settlement
agreement
is
like
a
federal
consent
decree
with
several
tasks
within
the
settlement
agreement
that
call
for
reform
all
centering
around
measures
around
accountability
to
include
use
of
force,
discipline,
training,
all
those
sorts
of
things
and
there's
two
short
years
that
I've
been
there.
C
We
got
the
initial
check
off
by
the
monitor,
saying
that
we
were
in
substantial
compliance
after
the
department
had
been
under
this
agreement
for
several
years.
I
think
that's
a
huge
deal,
but
even
most
important
I
saw
on
August
14th,
a
group
of
community
members
come
together
in
a
coalition
that
had
never
been
together
before
traditionally,
a
lot
of
community
groups
worked
in
silos,
but
they
all
came
together
at
myself
and
the
mayor's
request
in
one
unified
message
to
say
they
were
against
hate.
They
were
against
criminal
violence
and
behavior
in
the
community.
C
E
B
Mean
I
think
some
think:
we've
had
good,
really
terrific
commissioners
that
have
come
from
outside
and
terrific
commissioners
that
come
from
inside
I
just
think
on
occasion.
You
need
some
outside
eyes
and
some
different
experience
to
get
to
the
bottom
of
things.
You
know
Commissioner,
Timoney
and
Commissioner
Ramsey
were
both
outside
folks
who
did
tremendous
things.
Commissioner
Ross
was
a
tremendous
leader
and
came
from
inside
so
I.
B
Brian
O'brien
can
have
more
details
for
me
but
understand
people
who
are
from
outside
of
the
city
who
work
in
departments
around
the
country.
We
could
not
expose
them
for
their
desire
to
move
to
another
job.
I
mean
it's
something
they
would
have
never
applied
if
they
knew
they
were
going
to
be
exposed.
So
having
that
any
other
issue
is
when
it
came
when
it
came
to
exposing
the
people
who
were
on
the
panels,
they
would
have
been
lobbied.
B
You
know
to
you,
know
lobbied
for
people
with
their
own
favorites
within
the
department
or
maybe
outside
the
department.
So
we
felt
that
it
was.
It
was
appropriate
to
keep
it
not
secret,
but
keep
it
private
so
that
people
could
have
a
chance
to
apply
for
the
job
and
not
create
employment
issues
or
difficulties
back
in
their
own
Department.
B
B
Brian
he
participated
in
all
these.
All
these
discussions
and
interviews,
I,
just
I
just
have
confidence
in
her
I
think
she
carries
herself
for
a
dignified
and
an
way
that
gives
me
confidence
that
she
can
lead
this
department
and
her.
She
has
the
experience
and
she
has
the
resume
to
do
it
and
I
thought.
I.
Think
and
I
know
that
this
is
the
right
choice.
I.
A
Just
like
to
add
to
what
the
mayor
said,
you
know
throughout
this
process
we
asked
difficult
questions
and
all
the
same
questions
you
asked
her
to
hear
today.
We
asked
in
that
interview
process
I'm,
just
like
we
asked
all
candidates,
her
directness,
her
simplicity
in
her
answer
and
her
forthrightness
in
what
she
both
learned
and
what
she
could
bring
bring
to.
The
department
is
really
what
set
her
apart.
We
threw
her
some
curveballs
and
she
had
them
all
out
of
the
park.
I
can't
wait
to
work
what
she
thought,
while
going
forward.
A
So
we
aren't
going
to
share
the
candidates.
Obviously
some
of
those
candidates
are
still
have
positions
and
other
and
other
departments.
You
know
happy
to
talk
through
exactly
whether
it
makes
sense
to
to
say
who
was
actually
on
the
interview
panels.
All
those
departments
are
represented
there
were.
There
was
a
screening
panel
for
internal
candidates
that
then
recommended
internal
candidates
to
essentially
a
first
interview
panel.
That
interview
panel
would
then
recommend
final
candidates
to
a
panel
that
included
the
mayor
and
myself.
C
Well,
first
of
all,
I
want
to
say
whether
I
was
a
black
woman
or
a
white
male
or
whatever.
It
is
I
think
it's
important
to
be
very
clear
about
what
expectations
are
again
was
tolerated
and
what
will
not
be
tolerated,
whether
it's
sexual
harassment,
sexual
abuse,
just
gender
discrimination,
whatever
it
is,
it's
not
tolerated
and
there
has
to
be
clear
policy.
There
has
to
be
follow-up.
There
has
to
be
consistency
and
accountability
around
those
issues.
C
Well,
going
back
to
the
second
question:
first,
yes,
we
did
meet.
I
thought
it
was
very
important
to
meet
before
we
had
a
press
conference
today,
and
that
really
was
just
a
very
high-level
introduction.
We
didn't
go
down
in
the
weeds
about
any
of
the
upcoming
issues
that
we'll
be
sitting
at
the
table
to
discuss,
but
it
really
was
just
an
introduction.
C
This
is
my
first
time
in
this
building
my
first
time
meeting
him
and
we
wanted
to
make
sure
we
established
the
groundwork
before
we
rolled
up
our
sleeves
and
got
the
dirty
work
done
or
the
difficult
work
done.
In
answer
to
your
first
question,
I
think,
like
I
said:
I
just
got
here,
so
obviously
our
children
are
included
in
our
most
vulnerable
and
we
have
a
responsibility
not
just
as
adults
to
protect
them,
but
as
the
police
department
to
make
sure
that
our
most
vulnerable
are
safe.
C
C
Would
say,
I'm
fair,
we
can
agree
to
disagree,
I'm
consistent,
decisis,
decisive,
but
if
there's
time
I
sit
down
and
I'm
very
collaborative
I'm
very
open,
and
it's
not
just
internally.
It's
the
same
way
with
the
community.
I
brought
a
lot
of
new
ideas
and
a
new
way
of
doing
things
to
Portland
and
I
was
very
careful
about
striking
change,
sweeping
change
as
soon
as
I
got
there.
C
E
C
We
know
that
there
are
some
really
good
people
that
live
in
some
not-so-good
neighborhoods.
So
there's
a
lot
that
goes
into
that.
There's
messaging,
there's
making
sure
that
we
get
out
ahead
of
time
and
come
up
with
these
strategies
with
community
as
opposed
to
imposing
upon
the
community.
So
again,
there's
a
lot
of
things
that
worked
really
really
well
in
Oakland.
That
I
see
Philadelphia
has
either
already
began
to
look
at
and
is
interested
in
moving
forward
toward.
C
What
was
the
first
question
again:
I
haven't
so
whether
it's
overdose
substance
abuse
mental
illness,
a
lot
of
the
social
issues
that
we're
seeing
today,
I've
made
it
very
clear
that
I
do
not
believe
that
first
responders
should
be
the
ones
dealing
with
a
lot
of
these
issues,
because
they're
not
crimes
depending
on
what
they
are
the
same
way.
We
would
send
someone
with
the
kidney
issue
to
the
hospital.
If
I
have
a
disease,
that's
evolving
around
substance
abuse.
C
Thank
you,
I
knew
it
was
something
you
asked
two
questions
all
right.
You
know,
I,
don't
believe
that
that's
something
that
the
police
department
should
spearhead,
but
I
also
believe
that
we
have
to
be
open
to
new
ways
of
addressing
issues.
So,
while
I
don't
have
a
position
on
them
either
way,
we
all
know
that
something
has
to
be
done
and
we
cannot
continue
to
be
called
for
issues
that
are
far
outside
of
the
crime
enforcement
realm.
C
I
saw
him
very
briefly
this
morning:
I
look
forward
to
sitting
down
with
him
and
communicating
further
I,
don't
have
any
opinions
on
his
policies
yet,
but
I
do
think
it's
very
important
to
make
sure
that
the
police,
commissioner
and
the
DA's
office
are
in
constant
communication
one.
So
no
one
is
blindsided
and
we
just
have
a
very,
very
clear
picture
on
where
we
stand.
C
It
depends
it
depends
on
what
the
issue
is.
Some
things
require
swift
action
and
some
things
can
take
a
little
bit
more
time,
but
again
once
on
my
own
ground
and
have
an
ability
to
assess
where
we
are
where
we
stand,
where
the
gaps
are,
where
our
strengths
are,
where
our
weaknesses
lie,
I'll
have
a
better
answer
for
you
for
them.
I.
C
C
C
So
I
happened
to
be
a
police
officer,
who's,
a
black
woman,
but
that
said,
I
bring
a
very
unique
perspective
to
this
role
and
I
understand
my
sons
were
21
and
18
I'm,
saying
hi
to
them
out
there
being
a
mother
I'm
a
mother
first
and
I
understand
the
fear.
That's
out
there
in
our
communities
of
the
police,
I
understand
the
mistrust
I
understand.
C
The
fact
that
I
am
a
first
here,
I
understand
what
I
represent
I
understand,
who
opened
the
doors
for
me
to
be
in
this
position
and
I
understand
that
it's
also
my
obligation
to
hold
the
doors
open
behind
me
to
ensure
that
we're
not
in
2020
still
talking
about
firsts.
So
while
I
appreciate
the
honor
I
want
to
be
very
clear
that
I
am
one
of
many.