Tampa, Florida's police chief has been placed on administrative leave after body camera footage revealed her flashing her badge during a traffic stop and saying she hoped the deputy would "let us go." In the video, the deputy explains to the couple that they were pulled over for driving an unlicensed vehicle without the tag on it. O'Connor states, "I’m the police chief in Tampa," while flashing her law enforcement badge. © Fox 13 Mayor Jane Castor has issued a statement on Friday, "Police Chief Mary O'Connor has been placed on administrative leave pending the outcome of an investigation into a recent traffic stop. Assistant Chief Lee Bercaw is serving as acting chief in Tampa during O'Connor's leave, Castor said.

Source: Fox News December 04, 2022 13:25 UTC