Carcetti finally accrues the political capital he needs to fire Burrell when the commissioner delivers false crime statistics. The mayor plans to temporarily promote Rawls to acting commissioner, with Daniels serving as Deputy Commissioner of Operations to prepare him to permanently take over the post.
Carcetti's rise to prominence allows him to make strategic decisions, such as removing Burrell from his post after the commissioner provides misleading information. The mayor plans to temporarily elevate Rawls to acting commissioner, with Daniels playing a key role in preparing Rawls for a long-term appointment.