
After offering to step down as Chief of Police this past June 24th during the conference hosted by the Chief and Tucson Mayor Regina Romero regarding the in-custody death of Carlos Adrian Ingram-Lopez, the questions started pouring down, among them, the most important questions was raised; will the City accept his resignation?
The News came at surprise to everyone, including Regina Romero, who was unable to express much on the matter, instead she focused on the death of Carlos Adrian, and the bad handling on behalf of TPD on the matter. However, one day after the incident, Regina Romero offered the following statement:
“In this moment, my focus is on the fact that the life of a fellow Tucsonan, Carlos Adrian Ingram-Lopez, was needlessly lost. The Chief’s abrupt announcement at the press conference yesterday should not take away from that. I continue to extend my most sincere condolences to the family of Carlos Adrian during this incredibly difficult time for them. The best way we can honor Carlos Adrian’s memory is by coming together and taking immediate action to build a better, more just community.
By city charter, it is the City Manager’s responsibility to accept resignations or fire Department Directors. After listening to the feedback of my colleagues on the Council, I do not believe the Chief should resign.
Chief Magnus has brought forward thinking changes to TPD policies, practices and trainings, and has built strong relationships with our community since he joined the Department in 2016. Now is the time to work together and rebuild public trust in our police department by increasing transparency, ensuring accountability, and re-imagining how we provide safety to our community. I look forward to working with Chief Magnus to accomplish these reforms.”
After Regina’s Message, Tucson City Manager, Michael Ortega, announced that he would not accept Chief Magus’ Resignation. The announcement received mixed reactions among councilmembers and city leaders. With the controversy surrounding the handling of this case, there are those who think the responsibility falls on the chiefs lap, while others think he is doing a good job.
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