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"You say you're lookin' for someone ...

"... never weak but always strong, to protect you and defend you ..."*

Well, the ballots are in. Greensboro residents want a cyborg as their police chief, according to a summary of comments at recent public meetings.

The people say they want someone who will "do right thing, not popular thing," but will "represent (the department) in public relations." He or she should "stand on his/her own, not suck up to the boss," but "be answerable to the city manager and the public."

In short, the chief should be "a little bit George Patton" while also being "open to other perspectives" and "a good listener."

That's really not much to ask, now is it?

Our favorite suggestion under qualities wanted in a new chief: "Can pick locks."

*We'll award a coveted Scoopy to the first person who names the song referenced in the headline.

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Olga Morgan Wright said:

It Ain't Me Babe ... Bob Dylan

Eric Swensen said:

It Ain't Me, Babe by Bob Dylan?

Margaret Banks said:

Oooh. Olga Morgan Wright beats N&R City Hall Reporter Emeritus Eric Swensen by 5 minutes!

Congratulations, Olga. Thanks for reading.

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