Boyd PattersonChattanooga's Gang Task Force will be discontinued, its leader said Friday.
Boyd Patterson, co-coordinator of the task force, said he was told Friday by incoming mayoral chief of staff Travis McDonough that the task force effort is ending.
In a statement, Mayor-elect Berke said his public safety plan "will include a public safety coordinator, responsible for helping implement [the mayor's] vision for the reduction of crime in Chattanooga.
"While the plan will address gang-related issues, and particularly gang violence, it will not include the Gang Task Force.
"The Mayor-elect appreciates Boyd Patterson and Fred Houser for their passion, hard work, and dedication to our city."