Is Tulsa's Next Police Chief....

[tulsa_fan]

It's not her, David ??Somehting?? from Willington DE, 35 years law enforcement, 20 something in DC Police.  Anyway, I'm sure the details will come out during press conference.  I hope he does an awesome job!  

Imagine that, the blogs, were wrong.  I think KT did look for a minority or woman candidate, but NEVER at the expense of qualifications and ability to lead the department and improve our city.  

This is a big chance for her to shine.  I hope the FOP will work with him.  I think the majority of officers are ready for a new chief and will welcome him.

[tulsa_fan]

Interim PD Head Named
Tulsa, Ok. - Mayor Kathy Taylor goes outside the Tulsa Police Department to name a temporary top cop. She has selected David Bostrom. He is a law enforcement consultant from the east coast. Former Police Chief Dave Been retired on May 1st.
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[Kiah]

quote:Originally posted by Wilbur

KOTV-6, on their morning show this morning, is reporting Bully-Cummings will be named Chief at a 10am press conference.  If so, do we already have some credibility issues?

We?  Do you mean channel 6, the nitwits who started the rumor, or "YoungTulsan". . . ?

quote:Originally posted by YoungTulsan

...but apparently she is trying to hobnob with fellow liberal mayors by hiring a lesbian anti-law-enforcement politically correct ignore-the-laws-and-progress-liberal-ideals-instead candidate... Wait.. the term candidate doesnt even apply since she isn't looking at credentials and is hiring based on who fits in most with the far left agenda of big cities.

[okiebybirth]

quote:Originally posted by YoungTulsan

If she is dead set on ultra liberal outside female candidates for the chief of police position, then perhaps we should petition for a recall of her mayorship.  And I say this as a citizen who approved of the city hall move to One Williams Center, and the destruction of the Camelot.  I was really liking KT until I heard about this unfettered BS about her trying to hire some PC chief of police after blatantly disregarding the city charter.  I would have supported her hiring the best candidate that wasnt internal, but apparently she is trying to hobnob with fellow liberal mayors by hiring a lesbian anti-law-enforcement politically correct  ignore-the-laws-and-progress-liberal-ideals-instead candidate...  Wait..  the term candidate doesnt even apply since she isn't looking at credentials and is hiring based on who fits in most with the far left agenda of big cities.  Tulsa isn't even that big of a city, it is pathetic to see our mayor trying to pull some "Hey, me too!  Look, I can be liberal too!!!" tactics just TRYING to fit in with actual big cities like NYC, San Fransicko, LA, etc.



I want an actual law-enforcing cheif of police that supports the cops and doesnt take **** from anyone who disobeys the law.

You let one woman in public office, and she tries to bring all those menopausal creatures in the fold.  It has to be a damn liberal conspiracy I tell ya.

/sarcasm.

[Kiah]

quote:Originally posted by okiebybirth

quote:Originally posted by YoungTulsan

If she is dead set on ultra liberal outside female candidates for the chief of police position, then perhaps we should petition for a recall of her mayorship.  And I say this as a citizen who approved of the city hall move to One Williams Center, and the destruction of the Camelot.  I was really liking KT until I heard about this unfettered BS about her trying to hire some PC chief of police after blatantly disregarding the city charter.  I would have supported her hiring the best candidate that wasnt internal, but apparently she is trying to hobnob with fellow liberal mayors by hiring a lesbian anti-law-enforcement politically correct  ignore-the-laws-and-progress-liberal-ideals-instead candidate...  Wait..  the term candidate doesnt even apply since she isn't looking at credentials and is hiring based on who fits in most with the far left agenda of big cities.  Tulsa isn't even that big of a city, it is pathetic to see our mayor trying to pull some "Hey, me too!  Look, I can be liberal too!!!" tactics just TRYING to fit in with actual big cities like NYC, San Fransicko, LA, etc.



I want an actual law-enforcing cheif of police that supports the cops and doesnt take **** from anyone who disobeys the law.

You let one woman in public office, and she tries to bring all those menopausal creatures in the fold.  It has to be a damn liberal conspiracy I tell ya.

/sarcasm.

Not to mention the rampant lesbianism[}:)]  The blatant misogyny in this town never ceases to amaze me.

[MichaelBates]

David Bostrom of Wilmington, Del., is the new interim chief. I've put together what biographical information I could find:

http://www.batesline.com/archives/003197.html

[tulsa_fan]

"Bostrom oversaw the police and fire departments. Baker has not yet indicated whether Bostrom will be replaced or whether he will instead deal directly with the chiefs of those two departments."

hmmm, I can definitely see some foreshadowing here . . . .  He's not a candidate for the permanent Chief position, but he could likely be a candidate for a different position, especially if KT loses the court battle.  

[Conan71]

Wilmington, De.  That's a long way to move for a temp job.

I'm still not clear after reading Bates' blog as to what this guy has been doing for the last 7 years.

Any chance he could have done some consulting work for Vanguard (National/Alamo)?

I get that apparently she can hire anyone she wants, but this whole thing has seemed very sneaky.

[Wrinkle]

^^^

I think you're directly over the target.

It sounds more like a consulting job anyway.
So, the question yet seems to be what 'major' changes can we expect.

[Conan71]

Better question:

How much money are we wasting on another unnecessary circle-jerk consultation with an out-of city consultant? [!]

This should have been a simple, painless, and inexpensive transition.

[Wilbur]

State statute requires any police or peace officer to abide by the following:

http://www.oscn.net/applications/oscn/deliverdocument.asp?id=379757&hits=

My questions are:

1.  If he is only temporary, does he has any intentions of becoming a certified peace officer of the state of Oklahoma?

2.  Has he complied with the other items mandated by statute, such as:  submitted finger prints to the OSBI, passed a psychological exam, .....

3.  When was the last time he was an active certified peace officer?

4.  Like many professions, police must complete so many hours of continuing ed each year or lose certification.  If he has been out of law enforcement for a couple years, how will he be able to transfer any type of certification to Oklahoma?  Does he even have a certification that will transfer?

[meeciteewurkor]

The mayor needs to be very careful.  Charter violations in the past have led to very expensive court settlements and awards.  Just ask LaFortune.
Ultimately, the citizen pays for this.  Every single penny.

Somebody above mentioned "blog rumors".  I think this holds more truth than some believe (yes, including mee).  I wrote yesterday about the Detroit Chief.  Had to edit it and add the Detroit free press article, which I also saw mentioned above.  Then today with Bostrom.

I believe this process should be transparent.  The fact that the mayor wishes to keep everything muddied up and unclear only fuels the blog rumor mills. (yes, mine included)

In the end, I think the three candidates that were/are being overlooked have cause for action.  If they choose to pursue action, I guarantee you that they will win if they fight it to the bitter end.

[Breadburner]

Anyone have a list of donors for the Tulsa Police Foundation......

[BASleuth]

We, the citizens of Tulsa, voted for the provisions of the Charter of the City of Tulsa. The Charter has provisions for civil service for city employees, not merely the police department. Prior to civil service, department heads and employees of various branches of city government changed with each election or at the whim of any politician. Political supporters were hired and promoted, while others were fired and/or demoted. Something called political patronage, cronyism and some times called the Chicago spoils system. Since civil service initial adoption we have renewed its provisions. The City Council has made no effort to amend and/or repeal those provisions of the Charter.  Thus the provisions of the Charter should be objected until the public votes otherwise.

We now have an interim city attorney (since last year),an interim police chief, an interim director of human resources, a directive to follow the Charter in selecting the Public Defenders for the Tulsa Municipal Court.

The interim city attorney was apparently not qualified to represent the city involving civil service matters, thus an outside attorney was hired.  One of the responsibility of a city attorney is basically to uphold the laws enacted. Then another private attorney was hired to put forth the position of the Mayor. Now these two attorneys are reportedly acting jointly in these matters.  Could there be a conflict of interest in that one should be defending the Charter as enacted by the Citizens of Tulsa, while the other should be defending the Mayors position?

[BASleuth]

Text correction for above posting..."objected" should be "obeyed"..sorry about that  those little icons never did appear to allow me to correct the posting.