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BOSTON – Superintendent Nora Baston will be named the next Boston Police Commissioner Friday, sources told WBZ-TV’s I-Team. But that appointment is on hold as current Commissioner Dennis White, who was placed on administrative leave amid past domestic violence allegations, filed a lawsuit to stop acting Mayor Kim Janey from firing him.
“I ask for our city’s patience as we await the court’s ruling,” Janey said at a news conference Friday. “We cannot name a new commissioner until we deal with the current situation.”
White is a 32-year veteran of the Boston Police Department. Prior to being promoted to Chief of Staff to Commissioner William Gross and to the rank of Superintendent, White was a Deputy Superintendent in the Office of the Superintendent-in-Chief and in the Bureau of Field Services Night Command, Law Officer reported.
By JULIA JACOBO, ABC News (BOSTON) — The newly appointed commissioner of the Boston Police Department has been placed on administrative leave over allegations of domestic violence. Shortly after Dennis White was sworn in as commissioner on Monday, an allegation of domestic violence from 1999 surfaced in which White’s wife accused him of pushing and [...]
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Boston’s new police commissioner put on leave after domestic violence allegations surface
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(BOSTON) — The newly appointed commissioner of the Boston Police Department has been placed on administrative leave over allegations of domestic violence.
Shortly after Dennis White was sworn in as commissioner on Monday, an allegation of domestic violence from 1999 surfaced in which White’s wife accused him of pushing and hitting her, the Boston Globe reported, citing court records.
White was accused of saying he “wanted to shoot” his wife and an acquaintance after an incident at a friend’s home, ABC Boston affiliate WCVB reported.
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BOSTON — Just a few days into his new role, Boston Police Commissioner Dennis White has been placed on administrative leave by Mayor Marty Walsh, who cited “disturbing issues” in his decision. White assumed command of the Boston Police Department when he was sworn in on Monday.
Former Commissioner William Gross retired Friday after serving the department for 37 years, including the last two and a half year’s as commissioner, Law Officer reported last week.
Walsh said White was asked to quickly step into the role of commissioner last Friday in an attempt to create a smooth transition within the Boston Police Department, according to reports.
Dennis White sworn in as commissioner of Boston Police Department Share Updated: 6:19 PM EST Feb 1, 2021
Dennis White sworn in as commissioner of Boston Police Department Share Updated: 6:19 PM EST Feb 1, 2021
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Show Transcript BEN: THIS IS THE OF BOSTON HAS A NEW POLICE COMMISSIONER. >> MAYOR MARTY WALSH PRESIDING OVER THE SWEARING IN OF THE CITY’S 43RD COMMISSIONER, DENNIS WHITE HE’S A SEASONED VETERAN OF THE POLICE FORCE, HAVING SERVED IN THE DEPARTMENT FOR 32 YEARS. HE MOST RECENTLY SERVED AS CHIEF OF STAFF TO COMMISSIONER WILLIAM CROSS AND WAS A MEMBER OF THE POLICE REFORM TASK FORCE. HE SUCCEEDS GROSS AS A SECOND PERSON OF COLOR TO LEAD THE DEPARTMENT. HE SAID GROWING UP, HE WAS INSTILLED WITH RESPECT FOR OTHERS AND THAT DISRESPECT WAS NEVER AN OPTION. HE PLEDGED REFORM UNDER HIS LEADERSHIP AND SAID DURING THIS TIME OF TESTING WITH CURRENT VIRUS IN THE NATION’S RACIAL RECKONING, THE BOSTON POLICE DEPARTMENT WILL CONTINUE TO MEET CHALLENGES HEAD-ON. >> AS COMMISSIONER, THE BOSTON POLICE DEPARTMENT WILL CONTINUE TO YOUR TIES ENGAGEMENT AND BUILD TRUST AND RELATIONSHIPS WITH OUR CITIZENS AND COMMITTEE. WE WILL GET THROUGH THIS TOGETHER, BUT WE WILL HAVE TO MAKE CHANGES. EMILY: COMMISSIONER WHITE WAS CLEARLY MOVED DURING THE SERMON TODAY, SAYING IT WAS HIS MOTHER’S DREAM T
William Gross, Boston's 1st Black police boss, to retire thetelegraph.com - get the latest breaking news, showbiz & celebrity photos, sport news & rumours, viral videos and top stories from thetelegraph.com Daily Mail and Mail on Sunday newspapers.
Following abrupt retirement announcement, William Gross says he has no plans to run for office
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William Gross joined the Boston Police Department in 1983.Craig F. Walker/Globe Staff
William Gross, who made history as Bostonâs first Black police commissioner, announced Thursday that heâd retire from his post a day later, ending a 2½-year run atop the nationâs oldest police department and departing amid a national movement demanding reforms and accountability in law enforcement.
Gross, who was mulling a run for mayor, told the Globe Thursday afternoon that he had no plans to seek office following Mayor Martin J. Walshâs nomination as labor secretary in the Biden administration.