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Retired Dallas Police Chief David Brown hired as ABC News contributor

Brown will start Jan. 1 as a contributor on topics such as economic inequality, gun violence, race relations, policing and social justice

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Dallas police chief David Brown talks with the media during a news conference, Friday, July 8, 2016, in Dallas.

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DALLAS — Retired Dallas Police Chief David Brown, who stepped into the national spotlight after a sniper killed five law enforcement officers at a July protest, will step back into the spotlight as a contributor for ABC News.

A news release posted on ABC News’ website Wednesday morning quotes a note to staff sent by company President James Goldston announcing Brown’s hiring. The note says Brown will start Jan. 1 as a contributor on topics such as economic inequality, gun violence, race relations, policing and social justice.

A network spokeswoman didn’t immediately respond to a request for more information.

Brown announced his retirement after 33 years on the force about two months after the attack. He officially retired on Oct. 4.

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