Former D.C. Police Chief Charles Ramsey has been named police commissioner of Philadelphia by Mayor-elect Michael Nutter, reports the Associated Press.
Ramsey came to D.C. in 1998 after serving for 31 years in his hometown of Chicago, and became Washington’s longest-serving police chief in more than three decades, serving as top cop in the District until the end of 2006, when he was replaced by incoming Mayor Adrian Fenty.
Since we’ve had a little bit of experience with Ramsey, allow us to offer some advice to Phillyist now that he’s heading to their town. Kindly ask your readers not to steal his car. Oh and if he starts up with that Crime Emergency business again, do let us know.
All told though, we think it’s fair to say that Philadelphia is getting a competent and experienced top law enforcement official. Chief Ramsey may have been given the boot by our current mayor, but he’s also largely credited with improving police training and overhauling a corrupt and fractured department. We wish Ramsey the best of luck in Philly.
