
                         Roanoke Times
                 Copyright (c) 1995, Landmark Communications, Inc.

DATE: WEDNESDAY, April 3, 1991                   TAG: 9104030351
SECTION: NATIONAL/INTERNATIONAL                    PAGE: A-4   EDITION: METRO 
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DATELINE: LOS ANGELES                                LENGTH: Short

MAYOR ASKS POLICE CHIEF'S RESIGNATION

Mayor Tom Bradley called Tuesday for the resignation of embattled Police Chief Daryl Gates, one month after the videotaped police beating of a black motorist.

"I simply will not stand by as our city is being torn apart," Bradley said during a news conference. "Chief Gates, now is the time for you to do the right thing for your officers, for your department, for the public you serve."

Bradley, who had hesitated to ask that Gates quit despite persistent outrage and daily calls for the police chief's ouster, informed Gates of his decision during a face-to-face meeting at City Hall earlier in the day.

During a news conference after the mayor's demand that he step down, Gates said Bradley was engaging in a public relations campaign.

Gates said he would resign only if two blue ribbon citizens panels find he was derelict in his duties.

- Associated Press

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