Let’s not forget the differing reasons behind how this will all take place. Right or wrong, police officers are (ultra) protected by their union. The police chief isn’t a participating member of the union so she’s doing right by not speaking about the matter publicly. The officers, on the other hand, can spew whatever they want and get away with it (because of said protections).

Think about all the other businesses where the boss cannot fire an employee? In an “employ at will” state to boot.