dennis nayor

“Having an acting chief at the helm of the department right now is not causing any problems."

He said Barksdale asked for help to complete investigations of cases she was assigned but the City and police department didn’t provide the support she needed. Barksdale is accused by the City of mishandling dozens of cases, including sex offenses.

“I am shocked and saddened by these revelations, which can easily erode public confidence in the IPD."

Nayor has been acting chief since June.

Appointment needs approval from the Ithaca Common Council.

Charges will be dropped against one of the two young black people arrested after an altercation on the Ithaca Commons in April.

Acting Police Chief said officer behavior was not wrong