11-11-2009, 08:24 PM
Embattled Miami Police Chief John Timoney will step down from his post, city officials told The Miami Herald on Wednesday.
The decision comes the same day newly elected Mayor Tomás Regalado, who had pledged to remove Timoney from the position, was sworn in at an inauguration ceremony.
The new chief will be named next week, but Timoney will remain with the city through the end of the year to help with the transition, officials said.
``It will be a smooth transition,'' said City Manager Pete Hernandez.
Timoney, who has been police chief for seven years, could not be reached for comment.
The decision comes the same day newly elected Mayor Tomás Regalado, who had pledged to remove Timoney from the position, was sworn in at an inauguration ceremony.
The new chief will be named next week, but Timoney will remain with the city through the end of the year to help with the transition, officials said.
``It will be a smooth transition,'' said City Manager Pete Hernandez.
Timoney, who has been police chief for seven years, could not be reached for comment.