Statement of UAW President Rory L. Gamble on the Appointment of Wayne County Sheriff Ray Washington
January 18, 2021
January 18, 2021
DETROIT, Michigan, Jan. 18 -- The United Automobile Workers issued the following statement on Jan. 17 by President Rory L. Gamble:
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"Wayne County made a strong decision today to elevate Chief Deputy Ray Washington to fill Benny Napoleon's unexpired term as Wayne County Sheriff.
"Benny understood that policing required diligence, professionalism and compassion as we navigate some very serious economic and societal pressures.
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"Wayne County made a strong decision today to elevate Chief Deputy Ray Washington to fill Benny Napoleon's unexpired term as Wayne County Sheriff.
"Benny understood that policing required diligence, professionalism and compassion as we navigate some very serious economic and societal pressures.
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