City of Miami police chief John Timoney did not attend a hearing of the Citizens Investigative Panel that is examining allegations that the chief received use of a luxury vehicle for free. After the public brouhaha and criticism by the FOP (Fraternal Order of police), the Chief eventually paid Lexus of Kendall sticker price for the vehicle. He also paid a nominal penalty and will be docked a week's pay. Just so you know, a week's pay is more than $4,000.

It would be great if Lexus of Kendall had demonstrated such customer service to me but that's a story for my business review posts. Let's just say I gave them three strikes and hope to never have to patronize that business again.

Anyhoo, back to the Chief. He has the support of local business leaders but from his rank and file? Not so much. He's credited with improving the City's police department so we'll see where this goes.