Flynn’s firing of the officer was clearly a politically-motivated butt-covering ploy by Flynn. In doing so, he has destroyed his relationship with his officers.

MILWAUKEE (AP) — The Milwaukee Police Association plans a no-confidence vote on the city’s police chief next week following the firing of an officer who fatally shot a man in a downtown park.

Union president Mike Crivello says morale among officers has been “broken” by the firing of Officer Christopher Manney. Police Chief Edward Flynn fired Manney earlier this month, saying Manney instigated the fight that led to the shooting.