For those who missed it, Chief Kirkpatrick gave an impassioned and eloquent speech last week at the crime victims vigil, which was held in the County Commissioners hearing room.

-

No matter where you stand on issues like Otto Zehm and Police abuse, you have to admit that our chief does indeed care about our community. I find her and Ozzie Knezovich to be articulate leaders. How many chiefs have a PhD ? (rare). The fact that Kirkpatrick inherited the Otto Zehm case often escapes the media, but it has not escaped my attention to detail. While Jim Nicks is definitely a man prone to mistakes and ethical lapse, Chief Kirkpatrick is impressive. I happen to think she will make the final threesome.

-

Some leaders (Steve Tucker) hide out and never make appearances (except when they drink beer and play Golf).....Chief Kirkpatrick attends every meeting possible. She has integrity and guts.

I wish her nothing but the best.

--

David Howard Elton

South Hill, Spokane (owner of www.EltonResearch.com)

--