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March 27, 2016

Chicago Mayor Mentions City Cop to be Provisional Superintendent

eddieIt is hard to function as a Chicago police officer. It is surrounded by struggling with high killing rates and controversial police shootings. Rahm Emanual Chicago Mayor has appointed a long time trustworthy police officer as interim police superintendent – Eddie Johnson. He was appointed on last Monday. Johnson started his police career as a beat cop. He has worked and now established to the position chief of patrol. He has been working since 1988 with Chicago Police Department.

Chicago mayor-elect Rahm Emanuel gestures after speaking to supporters during an election night party in Chicago February 22, 2011. Former White House chief of staff Rahm Emanuel will be the next mayor of Chicago, winning more than 50 percent of the vote on Tuesday to avoid a run-off. Emanuel will take the helm of the nation's third-largest city and President Barack Obama's hometown in May after Mayor Richard Daley, who has been in office for 22 years, retires. REUTERS/Frank Polich (UNITED STATES - Tags: POLITICS ELECTIONS IMAGES OF THE DAY)

Chicago Mayor added that he has full confidence in him and believes he is the correct person. He also told that he has been appointed at right time for the position interim superintendent. Chicago Mayor told that Johnson has the capability, command, and character to take the department even in critical situation. He told that he would lead the team from front.

He ensured that he would work the team to get the officers back in position. He added that he had excellent talent to construct bridges. He has full confidence and trust on the newly elected superintendent. He told that he would restore Chicago Police Department in right form. He added that he felt proud of all women and men serving in the police department.

Emmanuel stressed that he was a well-respected person not only in the department but also in his entire surroundings. He is expected to make the ground running back to excellent position.

Alderman Roderick Sawyer told that he knew Johnson for several years. They have talked numerous times regarding policing. Sawyer told that the file and rank were ecstatic. He told that Johnson is a talented and hard-nosed policeman.  He hates to the tolerate misconduct. He is an excellent commander and he hates nonsense. He told that he found him perfect for the role. Pfleger told that Johnson is not a flashy person. He listen and takes action like a quiet storm.

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