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Acting State Police Commissioner withdraws his nomination

HARRISBURG, Pa. – Acting State Police Commissioner Marcus Brown withdraws his nomination to become full time Pennsylvania State Commissioner. Last Monday,...
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HARRISBURG, Pa. – Acting State Police Commissioner Marcus Brown withdraws his nomination to become full time Pennsylvania State Commissioner.

Last Monday, the Republican controlled Pennsylvania Senate voted 26-22 to reject the nomination of Marcus Brown to serve as state police commissioner.

Brown faced an uphill battle for confirmation from the moment Governor Wolf nominated him.    He was criticized by retired State Police and others for wearing the Pennsylvania State Police uniform without having graduated from the state police academy and for removing signs placed near his home that criticized him.

Acting State Police Commissioner Marcus Brown released the following statement:

“Earlier today, I submitted to Governor Wolf my withdrawal from consideration to be commissioner of the Pennsylvania State Police. It has been an honor leading the State Police, and the men and women of this organization are of the highest caliber. I thank Governor Wolf for this opportunity. I will remain as acting commissioner until Governor Wolf selects a new nominee.”

Governor Wolf accepted Brown’s withdrawal and issued the following statement:

“For 25 years, Marcus Brown has built a strong and distinguished record in law enforcement. He has unmatched qualifications from his time serving as a beat cop in San Jose to his tenure as superintendent of the Maryland State Police. In between, he commanded the SWAT unit in Baltimore, served as a deputy commissioner for internal affairs in the city of Baltimore, led the Maryland Transportation Authority police force, and earned his law degree.

“Marcus Brown is the type of leader that Pennsylvania would be lucky to have. Despite Marcus’ vast and unquestioned qualifications, the Senate wrongfully rejected his nomination in a move that put politics above the best interests of the people of Pennsylvania, and it is now appropriate to select a new nominee to lead the Pennsylvania State Police.

“Marcus Brown will remain acting commissioner while I search for a new nominee. The Pennsylvania State Police are the commonwealth’s top law enforcement agency, and the most distinguished agency in the country steeped with tradition. Their next leader will build on these traditions while looking for opportunities to ensure that the force reflects the diversity of Pennsylvania.”

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