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Pearson countered, pointing out that many black Americans feel safer with police patrols and arguing that leadership within the police force, exemplified by figures like Police Chief Pamela Smith, leaves much to be desired. He criticized Smith’s apparent lack of understanding of her role, calling her position emblematic of broader DEI-focused personnel appointments that prioritize diversity over competence. He linked her confusion to the broader issues of rising violence and the failure of institutional leadership.