Catching up with Mitch
Those closely reading the N&R's extensive coverage of the recent review into the Greensboro police might have noticed a certain person was absent from the coverage: City Manager Mitchell Johnson, who came back from a two-week vacation just long enough to hear the report.
Well, he was back Tuesday, and wasted no time affirming his commitment to change in the PD.
The $249,000 consultant report commissioned by city council made more than 100 recommendations for changes within the department, including adding additional staff and changing promotional practices.
“I wanted council to know in no uncertain terms that I intend to move forward with the implementation of this report,” Johnson told council members Tuesday night.
City staff will review the report, consider other ideas for how to resolve certain issues, evaluate the financial feasibility of the changes, and provide a revised list of priorities to city council, Johnson said.
Johnson said he was proud of the police department.
“This will be a long process. There is a lot of very good information in the report,” he said.