What qualities must the new St. Paul police chief have?
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The St. Paul Police Department is no stranger to the scrutiny of law enforcement that has dominated national discourse lately.
As recently as Thursday night, Black Lives Matter members were calling for a federal investigation of St. Paul police in the shooting death of Marcus Golden.
With Chief Tom Smith planning to retire in spring, St. Paul is beginning a months-long vetting process to find his replacement. Two internal candidates have already thrown their names into consideration.
As the search moves on, city officials will use an online survey and have public forums to gather community input.
Today's Question: What qualities must the new St. Paul police chief have?
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