DeKalb County's First Female Police Chief Mirtha Ramos Abruptly Steps Down Amid Unexpected Turn of Events

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Mirtha Ramos, DeKalb County's first female police chief, was unexpectedly told to step down from her position on an immediate basis by the new county CEO, Lorraine Cochran-Johnson. Ramos expressed her surprise and disappointment, noting that she believed the police department was making significant progress in reducing crime. Following her departure, Gregory Padrick has been appointed as the interim chief while the county faces challenges with staffing shortages in the police force.