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Monday, February 17
The fallout from CPD Superintendent Jody Weis's surprise sit-down with gang leaders last weekend has been widespread: former gang members, clergy, the governor, and especially police officers have complained. Meanwhile, the Fraternal Order of Police is planning a march to protest low manpower.