(AP) — Honolulu Police Chief Susan Ballard says she will resign and retire effective June 1. Her announcement comes just days after she received a critical performance evaluation from the city’s police commission. Ballard said in a video posted on YouTube that it’s became increasingly clear that she no longer has the trust and support of the police commission and the new mayoral administration. The Honolulu Police Commission said in its evaluation that Ballard fell below expectations in leadership and management. It found there was poor communication within the department. It also called on Ballard to take responsibility when problems arise and not blame individual command staff.

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