Henry Posted June 18, 2003 Share Posted June 18, 2003 Cheif Moose, that is. http://story.news.yahoo.com/news?tmpl=story&cid=514&e=6&u=/ap/20030618/ap_on_re_us/moose_resigns_5 Top Stories - AP Police Chief Who Led Sniper Probe Resigns ROCKVILLE, Md. - Montgomery County Police Chief Charles Moose resigned Wednesday in the wake of conflict with county leaders over a book he wrote about the investigation of the Washington-area sniper shootings. Moose's attorney, Ron Karp, read a statement from Moose that said the chief made the decision to resign and that it is time "to move on and explore other paths in life." Moose's statement said he didn't want to dwell on the past and prefers to "focus on the future." Moose said he had worked to make Montgomery County a "safe and secure place to live." Moose also thanked County Executive Douglas Duncan for supporting his desire to write the book and appeal the commission's decision. Montgomery County police spokeswoman Joyce Utter referred all questions to Duncan's office. After the county ethics commission ordered Moose to drop the book project, Moose challenged the decision on two fronts, appealing the decision in county circuit court and filing a federal lawsuit claiming his free speech rights were being violated. The book, "Three Weeks in October," has been posted for preorder sales on the Internet. The book is scheduled to be released in October, one year after the sniper attacks. Moose currently is on active duty with a military police unit of the D.C. National Guard, and his statement said he would remain on guard duty for the foreseeable future. Two months ago, Duncan named Assistant Chief Bill O'Toole the department's acting chief. He has been running the department's routine operations in Moose's absence. Link to post Share on other sites
redman Posted June 18, 2003 Share Posted June 18, 2003 I really tried to like and admire him during the sniper crisis. But after seeing the aftermath, and hearing insinuations of racism bandied about, I'm glad to see him go. Link to post Share on other sites
@SkinsGoldPants Posted June 18, 2003 Share Posted June 18, 2003 who cares? He better write this book before people stop caring. Link to post Share on other sites
Prosperity Posted June 18, 2003 Share Posted June 18, 2003 He was already best paid person in his county Link to post Share on other sites
Burgold Posted June 18, 2003 Share Posted June 18, 2003 About the book and movie deal I really can see both sides. Though in all honesty, the part of me that thinks he should be able to get the book and movie money is the part of me that thinks he should split that money amongst all the police and feds who were instrumental in tracking and eventually coralling those snipers... Moose was more than the spokesman, but how instrumental he was in gathering info and designing the plan that led to their capture or even identifying the vehicle, I don't know. Still, another part of me says, he was the face of the law during this episode and as much as we pay the villians, a good guy deserves to get paid too sometimes. Link to post Share on other sites
Prosperity Posted June 18, 2003 Share Posted June 18, 2003 I guess if I was him I would go for the money too, but he looks much less heroic now Link to post Share on other sites
The Evil Genius Posted June 18, 2003 Share Posted June 18, 2003 The watchful eyes of Chief Moose are on you...all of you. Link to post Share on other sites
101_proof Posted June 19, 2003 Share Posted June 19, 2003 I hope that his command of the English language improved while writing his book. Link to post Share on other sites
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