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March 5, 2015

Ferguson Mayor Fires Officer But Silent on Police Chief's Fate 
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In response, Ferguson Mayor James Knowles said he is determined to
address the issues raised by the probe, but did not say whether he will
comply with its demands. Knowles did announce the firing of a police
supervisor found to have written racist emails and the suspension of two
others.

Ferguson Mayor James Knowles: "Let me be clear: This type of behavior
will not be tolerated in the Ferguson Police Department or in any
department of the city of Ferguson. Immediately upon leaving that
meeting, the three individuals were placed on administrative leave
pending an investigation. One has since been terminated, and the other
two are still awaiting the outcome of an internal investigation."

The probe has renewed calls for the dismissal of Ferguson Police Chief
Tom Jackson, but Knowles did not comment on his future.

 

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