Based on my comments printed by Foster’s in a recent article, people have been posting social media and have called me to let me know that they felt my comments were insensitive and ignorant.
After reading my own comments, all I can say is: they’re right. For that I want to say I am sorry to the families involved, and the public at large. You deserve my best at every moment, and that wasn’t it. Thank you to everyone who has contacted me.
I was still processing the news myself of (Dover police officer R.J.) Letendre’s firing from the City Manager when I spoke with the reporter. As some of you have correctly pointed out to me, I should have simply said that as a personnel matter, there were few facts that I could offer (which you can tell from my disorganized comments), and reinforced my confidence in our Chief of Police and our internal processes. Instead I tried to fill a gap that didn’t exist, and in the process completely ignored the grim realities of domestic violence.
My intention was to convey my sadness for the suffering of the family involved; I don’t know any details or know anyone involved personally. I only know what I’ve read in the paper or have seen on social media. When I hear it, it breaks my heart. I do not want see kids suffering from circumstances that they can’t control. It really saddens me. As I’m sure we all do, I hope for the best for them, and that whatever the future holds for them, that it will include a loving, caring home environment.
As an aside, a number of people have asking why I don’t have detailed information or haven’t been running the investigation: in Dover's city manager form of government, neither the mayor nor the other councilors are involved in personnel matters. We don’t get involved in these reviews or investigations, and in fact it would be illegal for us to do so. One of the sometimes-difficult parts of the role is to remain hands-off, and allow the fair investigative process to play out while rumor mills out in the community churns and the press does their job.
As you all rightly do, I will continue to expect the best from myself and my service to Dover. I didn’t on this occasion, and for that I’m sorry.
Bob Carrier is the mayor of Dover. He posted this piece Sunday on his Mayor Bob Carrier Facebook page.
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