Changes were made behind police chief’s back

That'll never happen. Rick is and always has been very openly and unapologetically conservative. He was appointed a U.S. Marshal by President Bush. A liberal, progressive mayor like Fischer has no desire or motivation to appoint a chief with McCubbin's background. Their political views are too different; “I can assure you we won’t give up on this person or persons until we either have them in custody or in the front sight of one of our weapons. I certainly hope the latter is the choice.” , and hizhonor would never allow one of his political appointees to openly speak his mind no matter what the circumstances.