Pending drama for new Police Chief Limon

New Haven, Conn. (WTNH) - Controversy is surrounding New Haven's brand-new police chief. Frank Limon has only been the city's “top cop” since March, but the police union is already saying they've had enough.

While it seems the union wants someone else in the top spot, the Mayor John DeStefano told News 8’s Jamie Muro Wednesday night to “calm down, things will be just fine.”

The New Haven Register first reported the story on its website Wednesday afternoon and News 8 independently confirmed that the union for the New Haven Police Department is considering a "no-confidence" vote for newly appointed Police Chief Frank Limon.

“The reaction is you have a new team running the PD. They have some new ideas on how to do things. You have union leadership that has been around a long time. This is their sixth police chief going back to the 1980s with this union leadership, and they have some views on things on how to do things.”

New Haven Mayor DeStefano, who seems to consistently deal with union issues across many genres of jobs, believes the relationship between the leadership and the rank and file just needs time.

News 8’s Jamie Muro: “When people hear this, they shouldn't be concerned? It doesn't impact the quality of the police force?”

Mayor DeStefano (D): “We're talking about something that hasn't happened yet, and maybe it will and maybe it won't. The way I view this is we have a great management team at the PD.

"I'm pleased with the direction Chief Limon has provided. I think we have great cops in this city that give their all. And I think sometimes even in the best of marriages, we have votes in no confidence in one another.”

The Mayor says one positive to take from the department is crime statistics, which, for the most part, are down. Shootings are down a third, but homicides are up. He believes even if a "no-confidence" vote takes place it will not impact the progress the department is making.

“Look, my dad is a cop in this city. I know what these men and women do. I appreciated it as a kid growing up here, seeing my dad doing it,” Mayor DeStefano stated. “I appreciate it even more as Mayor of New Haven. If this is the worst problem we have this summer in city policing, I’ll take it. But I have confidence folks will come to know each other and respect each other, maybe not live happily ever after, but we'll be fine.”

News 8 did get a response from Chief Limon:

It reads, in part: "I look forward to working with members of the Department to bring about change that will make New Haven safer and at the same time to work together to create a police department that will be a professional and progressive working environment."

Multiple calls to New Haven Police Union leadership were not returned.