Brown University police union votes no confidence in police chief, deputy chief

PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WJAR) — Brown University Police Sergeants Union announced it has unanimously issued a vote of no confidence in Brown University Police Chief Rodney Chatman and Deputy Chief John Vinson last month.

IBPO Local 863 officials said the vote reflects “serious concerns over the failed leadership, contract violations, and policies that jeopardize public safety and the sergeant’s well-being.”

According to union officials, sergeants and officers were asked to enforce an unlawful ticket quota program, and were threatened with discipline if they failed to meet the citation quota…

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