Public safety director disbands interim metro gang strike force
Department of Public Safety (DPS) Commissioner Michael Campion today (July 17) announced that he is disbanding the interim Metro Gang Strike Force — eight officers assigned to the force will be returned to their departments — citing the resignation of the strike force commander, fewer numbers of local police departments showing interest, and the lack of a shared vision.
“Developments over the past few weeks make it clear that it wouldn’t be prudent to continue the strike force,” said Campion in a statement.
Recently the original strike force had come under criticism by the legislative auditor for sloppy record keeping — Campion had requested an FBI investigation.
Campion had put in place the interim strike force after the allegations and concerns about the original strike force surfaced.
According to DPS, it will closely monitor the preliminary FBI investigation and the investigation of a review panel looking into the strike force.
DPS will use the findings of the investigations in forming strategies for future operations.
