1995 arrest of Tampa’s new police chief expunged by court

8 On Your Side Investigator Mahsa Saeidi reports.

[Neonracer]

Seriously? You can commit a crime of assault on a police officer and one day be the Chief of police? That’s not right.

[lonniepope]

The problem isn't her record, the problem is all the 19-20 year olds who are rejected from service for lesser offenses.

[richardfrancis]

Normally you don’t get chosen to be the Chief of Police when you have a battery on a law enforcement officer in your background...punching a deputy in the chest really!

[mindsurfer]

If that was a normie like us she would be serving 5+ years and have a forever be a violent felon. No prior history? Tell that to all the first time offenders...

[terrysmith]

Can we recall a mayor she has no business being a mayor when you hire somebody like this as the chief this is absolutely ridiculous . anyone who assaults an officer as an officer should have lost her career that day.

[zander]

Cops are the best criminals. They know how to get around their criminal history. She should NOT be the Next Police chief.

[JeepGirl]

They couldn't find ONE other person that hasn't been

[mcfishyfirst]

The 1st police in Australia were the best behaved inmates

[alphaomega]

Im a #NavyVeteranKorea and importantly a retired county sheriff, 3 decades. I think citizens should understands young person who makes a mistake like drunk driving, no one injured . Then if decades pass? No other mistakes like this? Being in law enforcement shouldnt be prohibited. But assault charges ON AN OFFICER? Hmm. Not sure even I think she should be in law enforcement now. Let alone the Chief?

[sallybrown]

No Surprise! The Tampa Mayor hired her knowing she had already been arrested for battery on a Law enforcement officer. What person would hire that person for Police Chief! The mayor needs to be fired as well. And now of course she is in trouble again.

[lauanaautery]

Lovely job, Tampa. Your reputation precedes you. 😂

[bighx]

This is what happens when you lower your standards for hiring. How many others were overlooked bc of their past records. A ton, I garentee it!!! This was only done bc she's a female and has friends in high places.

[delgado]

This may qualify as a great testimony of redemption, but the real problem is candidates not being selected for having lesser offenses on their records. What was that judge thinking!

[brendondaggett]

All in her legal rights.... i.e. why it was expunged. I support this as a great use of the Justice system and why all people have these rights. Learn yours

[LHS]

Most of the police would be gone if they only knew their behavior that gets swept under the rug.

[kgainer]

She is a deceptive, manipulative and arrogant person.

[jasminespencer]

A leopard doesn’t change its spots. A disgrace to the badge, resign before you’re fired

[meganmclaughlin]

She has stepped down because she is a shady crook.

[inertiaspinner]

Summary: Ppl aren’t allowed to make mistakes and learn from them

[anjalisesen]

Jeez- this is a hit job. I've never seen this type of digging into anyone else's past before for a city job!!