Durham police chief search update

My inbox just exploded with a bunch of emails.

From the N&O:

Jose Lopez Sr. of Hartford, Conn., is in final
negotiations with City Manager Patrick Baker to become
Durham?s new police chief, The News & Observer has
learned.

Several people with knowledge of the search and hiring
process, speaking on condition of anonimity, said
Lopez will travel to Durham either tomorrow or
Saturday to allow his wife to get to know the area.

via email. will update with inks shortly.

UPDATE: OK, here's the link to Matt Dees' story.

My thinking is that this is a good move. It would have been better if Mr. Baker had gotten the word out to the community, rather than a leaked story, though. That's only one of the problems arising from the lengthy delay in naming the new chief.