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As the battle between Mr. Regalado and Mr. Exposito escalated, city officials, including the mayor, in January sought to pay the chief a "settlement" of $200,000 to resign from his position early, according to evidence presented in July at a city commission hearing.

Miami's Mayor, Police Chief Can't Get Along Arian Campo-Flores 2011

MIAMI—When Miami Mayor Tomas Regalado won election in 2009, he and police chief Miguel Exposito vowed to join forces to stamp out corruption and other social ills.

Miami's Mayor, Police Chief Can't Get Along Arian Campo-Flores 2011

It didn't take long for Mr. Regalado and Mr. Exposito to begin turning on each other.

Miami's Mayor, Police Chief Can't Get Along Arian Campo-Flores 2011

Despite their brawl, Mr. Regalado and Mr. Exposito can point to some achievements.

Miami's Mayor, Police Chief Can't Get Along Arian Campo-Flores 2011

But Mr. Exposito said in a local TV interview that month that he refused it and "my integrity has no price."

Miami's Mayor, Police Chief Can't Get Along Arian Campo-Flores 2011

Most of those shot by the police were armed, but some community leaders called the killings evidence of overly aggressive policing, which Mr. Exposito denied.

Miami's Mayor, Police Chief Can't Get Along Arian Campo-Flores 2011

If the city manager, an ally of the mayor's, tries to fire Mr. Exposito, the chief would have five days to make his case to the city commission, which has the ultimate say on such a move.

Miami's Mayor, Police Chief Can't Get Along Arian Campo-Flores 2011

Mr. Regalado and Mr. Martinez declined to comment, as did Mr. Exposito, citing an order from the city manager that he speak to the media only regarding police matters.

Miami's Mayor, Police Chief Can't Get Along Arian Campo-Flores 2011

That act and others, observers say, could allow the city manager to argue that Mr. Exposito should be fired for insubordination.

Miami's Mayor, Police Chief Can't Get Along Arian Campo-Flores 2011