I think it's safe to say we have a love-hate relationship with many police forces in Delaware County.
Call us the Odd Couple.
They have information we need.
We are an outlet for them to get the word out.
If only it were always that easy.
Some departments are more forthcoming than others.
The truth is, we never hear from some departments. I often get the distinct impression some police departments are under orders from their bosses - the folks who have to run for office - that they don't necessarily want to see their town's dirty laundry aired in the Daily Times.
Then there is the other end of the spectrum. You would be hard-pressed to find a more outspoken, accessible, quotable top cop than Upper Darby's Mike Chitwood.
The ranks of guys we can always count on to deliver information is losing one of its chief disciples today.
It's Bob Adams last day on the job as chief of police in Collingdale. After 10 years as top cop in Collingdale and nearly four decades in law enforcement, Adams is hanging up his badge.
You might say Adams is one of the good guys.
At least you would if you were a newspaper editor.
Always available, always fair.
Adams is always willing to talk, even under toughest of circumstances.
Did we always agree? No. What fun would that be.
But Bob Adams shared something I try to be every day.
He was always fair.
He'll be missed - especially by us.
You can read a profile of Adams' career here.
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