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SpU TH 8F <br /> � G <br /> z s <br /> 1865 <br /> CITY OF SOUTH BEND <br /> PETE BUTTIGIEG, MAYOR <br /> OFFICE OF THE MAYOR <br /> • And earlier this year, a team of fire fighters and police led by assistant <br /> chief Jim Lopez went to Southern Indiana to help communities cope <br /> with the impact of devastating tornadoes, taking charge of a regional <br /> recovery team and returning with valuable experience in disaster <br /> management and preparedness. <br /> • There has also, of course, been change in the Police Department. I'll <br /> have more to say about that later this evening, but let me begin by <br /> reporting that interim Chief Chuck Hurley has thrown himself into his <br /> new job, drawing on a lifetime of military,police, and private security <br /> work, and he will serve our community well until a permanent chief is <br /> named. <br /> • Former Chief Boykins is providing his support to ensure a smooth <br /> transition. Going forward,he will continue the important community <br /> policing work that has earned him respect over the years. <br /> • The day after I made my decision concerning Police leadership, I <br /> appeared at each roll call of officers-6 am, 2pm, and 10pm to <br /> remind them that we are all counting on them to continue their good <br /> work. <br /> • Our police department handled more than 67,000 calls last year, and <br /> made over 3,000 arrests. Their work is critical to the progress of our <br /> community. <br /> • I will listen closely to the concerns of the community as we work to <br /> make sure the police department gets good leadership and sound <br /> strategy going forward. <br /> 1400 COUNTY-CITY BUILDING•227 W.JEFFERSON BOULEVARD•SOUTH BEND,INDIANA 46601 <br /> PHONE 574/235-9261• FAx 574/235-9892 <br />