MIAMI (CBSMiami) – North Miami Beach Police Chief Richard Rand has changed his mind and will stay in office after meeting the city manager.
In a statement, Rand said, “I am very indebted to my officers and staff and to the community. I deserve to come back fully and look after my family. I will continue to run this agency. “
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On Thursday, Rand submitted his resignation papers, which would have been effective in December.
On the same day, North Miami Beach Mayor Anthony DeFillipo claimed the resignation came after problems within the walls of the City Hall, particularly city manager Arthur H. Sorey, III.
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“The boss wasn’t able to do his job without being micro-managed by the city manager,” says DeFillipo. “There was a lot of bullying and pushing around.”
Sorey responded to the allegations with an explanation.
“The news of Chief Richard Rand’s resignation surprised me. I respect the 25 years of service he has rendered to the City of North Miami Beach. I respect him as the chief of police and hope to find a solution soon. ”- Arthur H. Sorey, III
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Rand grew up in the city and was named boss in February of that year.
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