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And now, Preston and Steve's news update with Kathy Romano.

Today is Thursday, January 28th.

Good morning, Kathy.

Good morning in the news this morning.

A new report released by the City of Philadelphia Controller's Office on on Wednesday placed blame on the city leaders for their lack of coordination

in addressing civil unrest sparked by the death of George Floyd.

The city did not plan, did not plan in advance of the protests and the unrest,

and there was a blueprint available to do just that, said Controller Rebecca Reinhart.

The report's findings were based on an

independent investigation that called for the review of some 1,700 documents and interviews

with city officials. It boiled down to five points which address leadership, use of resources,

the improper use of tear gas, and contrasting responses to protest those against police

brutality and those that gather to support the

police.

Controller Reinhardt said that the report details numerous gaps in leadership structure

like at the time the absence of an inspector of Homeland Security.

Former Deputy Police Commissioner and Inspector of Homeland Security Joe Sullivan said

he does believe had the role been filled, it may have made a difference.

Reinhardt said, however, the buck ultimately stops with the mayor.

The mayor is at the helm, so we need to look at the mayor as well and say there was a failure of leadership, she said.

In a statement, city spokesperson Mike Dunn noted the controller's report mirrored one done by the city last month.

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