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Pasadena mayor backs police leadership as five lieutenants clarify lawsuit over assistant chief appointment
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· October 8, 2026
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Key points The mayor's statement follows criticism from city council members. A mayor has expressed support for police leaders amid a lawsuit.
A mayor has expressed support for police leaders amid a lawsuit. The lawsuit challenges an appointment made within the department. Five lieutenants are involved in the lawsuit, and their attorney claims there have been mischaracterizations of the suit.
The mayor's statement follows criticism from city council members. Two members have called for changes in police leadership.
Further details about the situation are available, including statements from the mayor and information about the lawsuit and the parties involved.
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Category: safety Published: October 8, 2026 Source: Click2Houston KPRC2 Local Reading time: 1 min
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