Residents demand transparency and review after Police Chief Mark Barr placed on leave

Oct 9, 2026

Public commenters urged the council to disclose the scope of a third-party investigation into Police Chief Mark Barr, called for review of Police Commission President Chris McCain's conduct, and asked the council to ensure statutory procedures were followed.

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Multiple residents used the public-comment period to press the council for transparency about actions taken by the Metropolitan Board of Police Commissioners and the recent administrative leave of Police Chief Mark Barr.

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