Whos going to be the new Chief?

so what will happen to our current brass?

There will be a "come to Jesus" meeting where all will learn what it will take to remain and then the chips will fall where they may. Integrity will not be negotiable.

so what will happen to our current brass?

When Tom took over there were 3 Sgts and one Asst to the Chief- that was it!. Tom eventually promoted/made 3 Captains, two Lts., one commander, half a dozen Sgts - all for the same size city. (not including all the 'ghost badges' he gave out) Tom got his support by kissin asses and promoting, thus getting ass kissers in return. The city seems to want everything the same as it was before the disaster of Tom.

A local Federal Agent is the front contender.

A local Federal Agent is the front contender.

well, not so. Last i heard, Paul Miller from Miami Gardens is the talk of town. But the crime rate increase in MG may be hurting his chances in the last few weeks. We'll see. Regardless we need someone who's going to bring back a good name for us.

Federal agents who become police chiefs typically do not do well. Just look at Chicago (Former FBI SAC), and Puerto Rico (Former FBI SAC). Bal Harbour has many good things to offer (a small department, strong tax base, active community involvement, and low crime). The citizens deserve someone who will serve the residents and tax payers of the village. Hopefully the next chief will focus on Bal Harbour and not crime occurring 1000's of miles away.

Federal agents who become police chiefs typically do not do well. Just look at Chicago (Former FBI SAC), and Puerto Rico (Former FBI SAC). Bal Harbour has many good things to offer (a small department, strong tax base, active community involvement, and low crime). The citizens deserve someone who will serve the residents and tax payers of the village. Hopefully the next chief will focus on Bal Harbour and not crime occurring 1000's of miles away.

Maybe so, but it will be tough for many to beat the credentials of a federal agent especially if there is a police background attached to his resume.

Most FBI have not a clue on how police departments work.

Most FBI have not a clue on how police departments work.

A Fed has the lead presently. From SoFl

Heard it's a guy with metropolitan police experience, with ties to the shops?

I don't think that is the guy.