"People didn't do their jobs -- that's the bottom line," City Councilwoman Evelyn Powers said.

The group Guardians of the Green Beret was probing Morris's military record around the time he was placed on administrative leave.

Scott Booth was sworn in as Roanoke suffers from high rates of gun violence and a department hampered by low morale.

Report says police department must address why "some employees may be leaving the agency to escape a toxic work environment."

Council advocated for an expanded curfew this summer to prevent youth from being the victims or offenders of gun violence.

Booth is a finalist for the position vacant since former chief Sam Roman became an assistant city manager in July.

The appointment of a police chief to a top city management role is an unusual move.

A lieutenant alleges police brass sidelined her and denied her promotions because she complained about harassment within the department.

Roanoke's police department seeks to be "more responsive and nimble," the city manager said.

It's not clear whether the litigation played any role in the recent departures of the department's two deputy chiefs.