Police Chief Dave Bertini surprised the Menlo Park City Council during a meeting Thursday to address concerns about local police by unexpectedly announcing that the city needed a “fresh start” and he would step down at the end of July.

The chief’s stunner followed a community meeting and council session to get public input and discuss police practices.

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