BREAKING: DC Police Chief Robert Contee III is retiring

[outrider58]

Retirement is awesome!! I left with 72% and because I was there two, I’ve been getting some pretty big COLA’s.
I did take another job, as a Deputy, strictly assigned to the courthouse. Easiest money, I’ve ever made!! Mon-Fri 8-4… Sitting on my ass!! Lol! 13 miles from home and Zero stress!

That sounds nice my friend!

 

[rbird7282]

As far as I could tell, Lanier was a worthless politico.

Most police chiefs seem to be, at least around here anyway


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[outrider58]

Most police chiefs seem to be, at least around here anyway


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Once you reach that rank, you can't avoid politics. I understand that. Contee never lost sight of why he became a cop. I wish him great success in his new role. I pray he can be a positive influence in a once great institution.

 

[Sunrise]

There is no rush. Dept will run just fine for 6-9mo without a political chief.

Thanks. I didn't realize that. Guess they'll have time for a nationwide search then.

 

[traveller]

Thanks. I didn't realize that. Guess they'll have time for a nationwide search then.

There are a handful of deputy chiefs. One of them is going to be appointed acting and keep the lights on until a 'permanent' (as much as there is something like that in municipal policing) is found.

 

[Bafflingbs]

There are a handful of deputy chiefs. One of them is going to be appointed acting and keep the lights on until a 'permanent' (as much as there is something like that in municipal policing) is found.

My guess, is Will Manlapez. Not great, by any means, but, he’s Hispanic, a Deputy Chief and a yes man.

 

[rbird7282]

Once you reach that rank, you can't avoid politics. I understand that. Contee never lost sight of why he became a cop. I wish him great success in his new role. I pray he can be a positive influence in a once great institution.

Very true. Actually politics flow further down the food chain in police departments than the PC.
Sad that DC lost someone who could've made a big impact as PC.

 

[joppaj]

Assuming they promote from within, who’s the most likely replacement from this MPD Leadership list?:

MPD: Biographies | mpdc

Chief of Police Pamela Smith, Chief of Police Executive Office of the Chief of Police Jeffery Carroll, Executive Assistant Chief of Police Leeann Turner, Chief Administrative Officer Chief of Staff Bureau Heads/Executive Staff

mpdc.dc.gov

Of the bunch, I've met Asst Chief Carroll when he had special ops and I didn't know Bagshaw had made Commander. Guessing he took Glover's spot?

 

[traveller]

My guess, is Will Manlapez. Not great, by any means, but, he’s Hispanic, a Deputy Chief and a yes man.

3/3 bingo. We'll see whether that is enough to overcome the handicap of being hetero and catholic.

 

[Sunrise]

DC mayor, police reveal summer crime strategy

D.C. leaders gathered Thursday to announce the city’s summer crime initiative and make a few remarks on the police chief, who recently announced he is retiring in June. However, the news conference turned a bit chaotic.

www.fox5dc.com

Vs

DC police investigate 4 separate overnight shootings that left 1 dead

Authorities say a man is dead after gunfire rang out at four separate shooting scenes in the District overnight.

www.fox5dc.com

Man attempting to thwart teen scooter theft shot in DC

The attempted thwarting of a scooter theft in DC left one man shot and three teens on the run.

www.fox5dc.com

Here we go…

He probably can’t wait for this to be over.

 

[Bafflingbs]

Ok, I was wrong on two counts. Will Manlipez just retired. He was in my academy class. And, there aren’t 3,100 guns issued, right now. There’s only 3,000 issued. That means there are only 3,000 police officers, of any rank or status, on MPD!!! Period! That is dangerously low!!! Verified yesterday. The current academy class, only has 6 recruits. Far more that that, are retiring, each month. I’m starting to believe, that this is the master plan, anyway. If we’ve learned anything from history, the next thing to happen, is that the military, may soon step in for a more active roll, of policing America. Or do I sound like one of those weird conspiracy nuts? One things for certain, though, very few people want the liability, that is assured, as a Police Officer.

 

[Sunrise]

Ok, I was wrong on two counts. Will Manlipez just retired. He was in my academy class. And, there aren’t 3,100 guns issued, right now. There’s only 3,000 issued. That means there are only 3,000 police officers, of any rank or status, on MPD!!! Period! That is dangerously low!!! Verified yesterday. The current academy class, only has 6 recruits. Far more that that, are retiring, each month. I’m starting to believe, that this is the master plan, anyway. If we’ve learned anything from history, the next thing to happen, is that the military, may soon step in for a more active roll, of policing America. Or do I sound like one of those weird conspiracy nuts? One things for certain, though, very few people want the liability, that is assured, as a Police Officer.

Yikes. That sounds pretty bad.

Here are the staffing reports for FY2023: https://mpdc.dc.gov/page/mpd-staffing-reports-fy2023

April 2023 (PDF): https://mpdc.dc.gov/sites/default/f...tent/attachments/Staffing_Report_APR_2023.pdf

Total (Not Including Recruits): 3,247
Grand Total (Including Recruits): 3,362

I’m curious what the current gun mix is. Are most of those Glock 19’s Gen 3 or Gen 5?

 

[Bafflingbs]

Yikes. That sounds pretty bad.

Here are the staffing reports for FY2023: https://mpdc.dc.gov/page/mpd-staffing-reports-fy2023

April 2023 (PDF): https://mpdc.dc.gov/sites/default/f...tent/attachments/Staffing_Report_APR_2023.pdf

Total (Not Including Recruits): 3,247
Grand Total (Including Recruits): 3,362

I’m curious what the current gun mix is. Are most of those Glock 19’s Gen 3 or Gen 5?

MPD relies heavily upon civilian support. Crime scene search, administrative, pilots, communications, etc. Even the second in charge, LeAnne Turner, Chief Operating Officer, is a civilian. Guns issued (Glock 19’s and 17’s) are being fazed into gen V’s. I’m telling you, MPD has always fudged their numbers.

 

[antco]

Ok, I was wrong on two counts. Will Manlipez just retired. He was in my academy class. And, there aren’t 3,100 guns issued, right now. There’s only 3,000 issued. That means there are only 3,000 police officers, of any rank or status, on MPD!!! Period! That is dangerously low!!! Verified yesterday. The current academy class, only has 6 recruits. Far more that that, are retiring, each month. I’m starting to believe, that this is the master plan, anyway. If we’ve learned anything from history, the next thing to happen, is that the military, may soon step in for a more active roll, of policing America. Or do I sound like one of those weird conspiracy nuts? One things for certain, though, very few people want the liability, that is assured, as a Police Officer.

That's baffling.

 

[Sunrise]

MPD relies heavily upon civilian support. Crime scene search, administrative, pilots, communications, etc. Even the second in charge, LeAnne Turner, Chief Operating Officer, is a civilian. Guns issued (Glock 19’s and 17’s) are being fazed into gen V’s. I’m telling you, MPD has always fudged their numbers.

Is the Mayor fully aware of the numbers being fudged by MPD?

I'm amazed nobody's blown the whistle on it if this is really happening.

 

[chilipeppermaniac]

This thread is -273 kelvin until @StantonCree chimes in

Eric, you are the funniest.

 

[chilipeppermaniac]

The Oracle has spoken

See what I mean? FUNNY

 

[Sunrise]

Don't worry. She's hosting a Public Safety Summit today that'll solve things:

SEE IT: Bowser holds Public Safety Summit to address violent crime in DC

D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser plans to hold a Wednesday Public Safety Summit amid a rise in violent crime.

wjla.com

 

[Sunrise]

MPD relies heavily upon civilian support. Crime scene search, administrative, pilots, communications, etc. Even the second in charge, LeAnne Turner, Chief Operating Officer, is a civilian. Guns issued (Glock 19’s and 17’s) are being fazed into gen V’s. I’m telling you, MPD has always fudged their numbers.

This last Staffing and Attrition Data Report was released for March 2023:

https://mpdc.dc.gov/sites/default/files/dc/sites/mpdc/publication/attachments/Staffing%20Attrition%20with%20Cover%20March%202023.pdf

 

[Sunrise]

My guess, is Will Manlapez. Not great, by any means, but, he’s Hispanic, a Deputy Chief and a yes man.

Just announced.

EDIT: I think I found his Twitter --> https://twitter.com/ashanbenedict