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Timeline on shakeup at Boston Police Department
By Travis Andersen Globe Staff,Updated February 4, 2021, 9:43 a.m.
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Boston Police headquarters on Columbus Avenue.David L. Ryan/Globe Staff/file
The Boston Police Department was thrown into turmoil late Wednesday night when Mayor Martin J. Walsh placed newly appointed Commissioner Dennis White on leave and said the city would hire an outside group to conduct a probe following Globe inquiries about the handling of
a 1999 domestic violence allegation involving White.
Hereâs a timeline of the key events leading up to that announcement.
Jan. 28 - Whiteâs predecessor, William G. Gross, abruptly announces his retirement after nearly four decades on the police force. Despite speculation that he may be mulling a mayoral run, Gross, who made history as the cityâs first Black police commissioner, quickly rules out a bid for the corner office, telling the Globe heâs âa citizen of Boston and I will v
New Boston Police Commissioner Dennis White, sworn in Monday, placed on leave after domestic violence allegations surface
Updated Feb 04, 2021;
Posted Feb 04, 2021
Boston’s newest police commissioner, Dennis White, sworn in only days ago, was placed on leave Wednesday night after allegations of domestic violence from the 1990s surfaced. (City of Boston via AP)
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Boston’s newest police commissioner, sworn in only days ago, was placed on leave Wednesday night after allegations of domestic violence from the 1990s surfaced.
The Boston Globe first reported that Mayor Marty Walsh had placed Commissioner Dennis White on leave and would be launching an investigation into accusations that White in 1999 pushed and threatened to shoot his wife at the time, who was also a police officer in the city.
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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.