News that New Orleans Police Superintendent Sean Ferguson is stepping down at the end of the year didn’t come as a total shock to some city council members Tuesday. “It seemed to be inevitable, to be honest with you,” District E Councilman Oliver Thomas said. Councilman Thomas says the focus now is moving forward to find a replacement. “We need someone who can inspire confidence amongst the ranks of a depleted force and someone who can rally the citizens,” Thomas said. Given current struggles at the NOPD, like officer retention and recruitment, and recent spikes in crime, council members are pushing for a national search.