Editorial: Transparency in local government is imperative

Estes Park Trail-Gazette: For several weeks, rumors and concerns about the Estes Park Police Department have swirled around the community.

There have been concerns about unrest in the rank and file, and concerns about management.

There have been eyebrows raised about the total number of people who have been placed on administrative leave in the department—five that we are aware of—during the past several months, and questions about the number of sworn officers on the force. Are there enough?

People have been asking if the police chief has the confidence of his staff, and if our police officers have the support of the chief?

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