Speaking from Experience: Former Police Chiefs on Selection of a New Chief

Enlarge image

Credit Deanna Garcia / 90.5 WESA

How do other police chiefs view the ousting of Nate Harper? And what course do they think we should take once a new mayor is elected?

On Monday, Pittsburgh Mayor Luke Ravenstahl told reporters he’s decided to leave the hiring of a new police chief to whomever the next Mayor will be. We'll talk with Elizabeth Township Chief of Police, Robert McNeilly about his experience as Pittsburgh police chief from 1996 to 2006; the pressures of the position, potential for corruption and the attributes to look for in a new chief. And Darrel Stephens Executive Director of Major Cities Chiefs Association talks about his experience as a police chief and consultant to cities like Pittsburgh.