Dumas, Bing’s spokeswoman, maintained today that Barren remains the city’s top cop. “He is still the chief,” Dumas said.

“Until an official announcement is made regarding any changes, they’re just rumors,” she said. “The mayor has not received or accepted his resignation.”
http://www.freep.com/article/2009070...s+police+chief


And why is Tom Barrow still around? Didn't he run against Coleman a few times?