The Chief should have thought logically not emotionally. He's the one with the badges and guns. His job is to serve an protect the people. He could have arrested all members of the city government. Processed them. Put them in jail. Then get on the phone with PDJT and ask the question. "OK what should I do now?". He could have been a hero. Pay attention PD Chiefs.
ABC NEWS: Entire Rochester Police Department command staff announces retirement
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