Whether Commissioner Ward's presence has contributed to smoother race relations in the department is a matter of debate.

And he said he took issue with Commissioner Ward's statement that they were "not needed."

Commissioner Ward said the 50-detective task force will operate from a command post on the hospital's ground floor.

Commissioner Ward added the success of the program also hinged on the involvement of community groups and churches.

Commissioner Ward said the department would investigate the entire incident.

Commissioner Ward has been reported as stating that he saw no reason why a special prosecutor should be appointed.

Last week Commissioner Ward refused to elaborate on what had led the department to begin the investigation.

Under Commissioner Ward, the department has become increasingly professional.

Commissioner Ward could not be reached for comment.

"They were looking for the new lover," Commissioner Ward said.

At the same time, a group representing 400 merchants in the community has written a letter to Commissioner Ward, supporting the actions of police.

Commissioner Ward said the 50-detective task force will operate from a command post on the hospital's ground floor.

Commissioner Ward added the success of the program also hinged on the involvement of community groups and churches.

Commissioner Ward said the department would investigate the entire incident.

Commissioner Ward has been reported as stating that he saw no reason why a special prosecutor should be appointed.

Last week Commissioner Ward refused to elaborate on what had led the department to begin the investigation.

They have had their own misconduct problems, but in response, Commissioner Ward has earned a reputation for tough discipline.

Under Commissioner Ward, the department has become increasingly professional.

Commissioner Ward could not be reached for comment.

"They were looking for the new lover," Commissioner Ward said.