Police Chief Thomas Jackson believes he can weather the crisis . He has been criticized for his handling of the aftermath of the killing of Michael Brown . Hide Caption 1 of 6 Photos:Protests over Ferguson and Staten Island Protesters march in New York on August 17. Jay Nixon took authority from the Ferguson Police Department and gave it to state authorities in the days following Brown 's shooting . He says he has been working with community leaders to create a dialogue .
Police Chief Thomas Jackson believes he can weather the crisis . He has been criticized for his handling of the aftermath of the killing of Michael Brown . Hide Caption 1 of 6 Photos:Protests over Ferguson and Staten Island Protesters march in New York on August 17. He says he has been working with community leaders to create a dialogue .