DeKalb County’s 1st female police chief stepping down

Why DeKalb County Police Chief Mirtha Ramos is stepping down | In her own words
Outgoing DeKalb County Police Chief Mirtha Ramos says she was “completely surprised" by the county's decision to part ways with her.
Was the DeKalb County police chief forced out?
DeKalb County's former police chief is now speaking out revealing she was forced out of the position. Mirtha Ramos says she was given 21 days to resign or be fired. It comes after the DeKalb County CEO announced Ramos had been placed on administrative leave.
DeKalb Police Chief Mirtha Ramos placed on leave, says she was given 21 days to resign or be fired
The DeKalb County Police Chief speaks out after being sidelined. Mirtha Ramos talks about leadership shakeups, officer shortages, and the future of public safety.
DeKalb County police chief out amid efforts to bolster officer recruitment
Newly elected Dekalb County CEO Lorraine Cochran-Johnson says Police Chief Mirtha Ramos has been placed on paid leave but gave no details, citing it as a personnel matter.
DeKalb County’s first female police chief off the job
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DeKalb County police chief resignation causes confusion
There's back-and-forth over whether Chief Mirtha Ramos stepped down or was placed on administrative leave. It comes as the department faces an officer shortage.
FULL: DeKalb County police press conference
DeKalb County holds press conference to talk about leadership change and recruitment.
DeKalb police chief stepping down, county officials say she’s on administrative leave
Police Chief Mirtha Ramos intends to resign after five years leading the DeKalb County Police Department, according to a statement from a PR firm representing her. County officials told Atlanta News First that Ramos is on administrative leave.

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Atlanta News First at 7: Former DeKalb police chief addresses sudden departure from agency
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