Alan was selected after a comprehensive search and review process. Our paths have crossed frequently over the past 15 years read more

Alan was selected after a comprehensive search and review process. Our paths have crossed frequently over the past 15 years and I believe Alan's wealth of experience should be of great value to our Academy in advancing the many exciting initiatives we have for the future.

I would rather deal with it as I am, still have hope until we hear something definite. That's easier for read more

I would rather deal with it as I am, still have hope until we hear something definite. That's easier for me to handle.

He doesn't want to do it where he's asked questions about this by opponents, ... The nature of science is read more

He doesn't want to do it where he's asked questions about this by opponents, ... The nature of science is to submit your ideas for scrutiny.

I still don't know much about directing a movie.

I still don't know much about directing a movie.

There are a lot of wonderful candidates out there, and to be selected shocked me. It caught me off guard. read more

There are a lot of wonderful candidates out there, and to be selected shocked me. It caught me off guard. It shows that this award is more than just being a great athlete. It shows you have to work hard in the classroom.

Life ain't always beautiful, but it's a beautiful ride.

Life ain't always beautiful, but it's a beautiful ride.

[Autry also directly criticized Parks. He said the FPOA] has had some good leaders who put the community first. ... read more

[Autry also directly criticized Parks. He said the FPOA] has had some good leaders who put the community first. ... we are seeing a big departure from that ... Parks would rather operate behind a veil of secrecy, which is not good for the public or the Police Department.

All you have to do is watch the first minute and a half of the new season, and you know read more

All you have to do is watch the first minute and a half of the new season, and you know there's no other show like it.

They pretty much made the Freedom of Information Act a joke. It is like pulling teeth to try to get read more

They pretty much made the Freedom of Information Act a joke. It is like pulling teeth to try to get anything out of them these days. And I am talking about stuff that has historically been readily disclosed.