Former police chief had not lost citizens' trust
First, some humor. Ex-police Chief David Wray was accused of monitoring Lt. James Hinson's ex-wife. Wray denied it. Given recent developments (allegations of her involvement in check fraud), he should have been investigating her.
Now (seriously) I don't know new Chief Tim Bellamy, but I truly wish him well. However, I'm tired of hearing comments from the city manager and council leading one to believe citizens had lost trust in Wray. I don't think that's true. I believe it was concocted to force Wray out because of fear of civil rights unrest and possible lawsuits. I also believe the majority of people in Greensboro think like I do. Hinson cried racism and the city panicked.
If, after all this time, someone actually gets charged and convicted when the SBI investigation of the department is over, I'm wrong.
If not, all that has been said to date is simply commentary. We will have wasted a lot of time and money besides destroying a career.
David Colin
Greensboro
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