Colonel Williams said that because a special prosecutor and state grand jury were investigating the case, he was limited in discussing specifics.

A shot exploded near Colonel Williams, which threw him from his saddle.

"We do as good or better job than any police department around" at recruiting minority applicants, Colonel Williams said.

Colonel Williams had said in a newspaper interview at the time that certain racial and ethnic groups dominate segments of the illegal drug trade.

Colonel Williams said he expected to miss his recruiting goal of 220 by as many as 65.

Colonel Williams said it was still unclear who fired at the van.

In the water, a few paces off, by the next boat, we saw the youngest daughter of Colonel Williams.

The final event will be a memorial for Colonel Williams.

At least 113 cars, all models of 1989 or later, were misappropriated, Colonel Williams said.

"We know that this isn't going to be an easy type of operation," Colonel Williams said.