CHICAGO — Supt. Garry McCarthy's resignation surprised everyone — including the police.
Luckily, some of their reactions were recorded. Popular crime blog @CWBChicago recorded police and dispatchers chatting after they heard of McCarthy being ousted on Tuesday. Some were surprised, while others poked a bit of fun at Mayor Rahm Emanuel.
Listen here:
If you can't listen to the clip, here's a transcript:
"Uhhh, did they just fire the superintendent?"
"Yes, they did."
"Whaaaat?"
"But, but, but the mayor's got his back."
"When they gonna fire the mayor?"
Radio traffic as officers learning of Supt. Garry McCarthy's firing: https://t.co/wgwf3DIAJ3
— CWBChicago (@CWBChicago) December 2, 2015
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