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AZProgressive

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2. I think the mayor is in control of the local police

Reply to SamuelTheThird (Original post)

Sat Nov 8, 2025, 06:09 PM

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It is really the Police Chief or Commissioner but they have to answer to the mayor and are often appointed by mayors.

I think a governor would have more control or responsibility over state police.

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