I think the position of the chief constables looks a little political.

Chief constables responded in different ways, ranging from doing nothing to setting out their views,

There's a lot more to it than it looks.

I think it's important to realize that the union did not want this individual to become chief of police. Bernard C. Parks is a strict disciplinarian. He terminated over 100 officers in two years.

I know that from his perspective it doesn't look political, but certainly from back here it looks political.

I think it is a real phenomenon, and it's because of the new chief.