into the most technologically advanced law enforcement facility in the world, chief of police edward j. thompson would like to make an announcement. thompson: thanks, will. for most of the last decade, i've been privileged to serve as your chief. good god. the old bastard is finally going to resign. shh! the men and women of the l.a.p.d. have made this city a safer place for everyone. flynn: so, that's the big announcement, huh? we're getting a new chief. ...to love the people we serve... who do you think it's gonna be? oh, i think we already know. do you really thinkk that will -- chief pope is going to take over the...entire department? i do. and from t look on his face, so does he. it's been a joyous 32 years. that's why he loves this building so much. epicenter of entrepreneurialism. there's no reason we shouldn't be the silicon valley othe midwest and that's why i hope to bring that compassion and energy and enthusiasm to have that sort of thing take place. >> ron: mayor crews, you have to sit here and listen to that. how do you counter what they're saying about what you accomplished and ha