June 27, 2007

Charlotte, NC -- We are glad that Virginia Commonwealth University has concluded its inquiry into the process by which it approved Chief Rodney Monroe's degree in 2007.  It has been an unwelcome distraction during Chief Monroe's first days on the job.  It is unfortunate that the issue arose only as Chief Monroe was leaving his post as a highly-effective police chief in Richmond.

Throughout this entire process Chief Monroe has remained extremely patient and proud of his degree. Furthermore, the City of Charlotte was always confident in the process it underwent to hire Rodney Monroe as its new Chief.

Now it's time to get to work.