Johnson said a search would begin immediately for a permanent replacement. Coleman had worked with federal authorities to root out several officers accused of accepting bribes from drug dealers. In less than six months, at least 12 officers have been arrested on various charges. Johnson said the city has hired an expert to help move the department forward with recommendations made by a New York consulting firm. Edwin Compass of New Orleans said he has already talked to about 40 members of the police department.
Morale is definitely a problem.
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