City Manager Announces Potential Recruitment Process for Police Chief
City of Long Beach
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A- A A+ PRESS RELEASE City of Long Beach Public Information Office 411 W. Ocean Blvd, Long Beach, CA 90802 www.longbeach.gov 10/28/2014 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Press Release # CM: 102814 Subject: City Manager Announces Potential Recruitment Process for Police Chief Contact: Debbie Mills, Director of Human Resources 562.570.6140 Debbie.Mills@longbeach.gov City Manager Pat West today announced the process for selecting a new Police Chief, should a vacancy occur as a result of the November 4, 2014 election.  The City Manager plans to conduct an expedited recruitment process of internal candidates.  All Long Beach Deputy Chiefs and Commanders will be eligible to apply for the position, and all interested candidates will be reviewed and interviewed. "We have such strong internal candidates within our Police Department," said City Manager West.  “Each and every member of our Police Command Staff are ready today to be Chief, giving Long Beach a strong, diverse pool of candidates to pick from.” The process will begin immediately following the November election, should it be necessary, and an announcement of a final decision is expected by mid-November to ensure a smooth transition.  There is no expectation that an Interim Chief would be necessary. For more news, pictures, videos and announcements of what’s happening in Long Beach, follow us on Facebook , Twitter , Instagram and YouTube . A- A A+ PRESS RELEASE City of Long Beach Public Information Office 411 W. Ocean Blvd, Long Beach, CA 90802 www.longbeach.gov 10/28/2014 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Press Release # CM: 102814 Subject: City Manager Announces Potential Recruitment Process for Police Chief Contact: Debbie Mills, Director of Human Resources 562.570.6140 Debbie.Mills@longbeach.gov City Manager Pat West today announced the process for selecting a new Police Chief, should a vacancy occur as a result of the November 4, 2014 election.  The City Manager plans to conduct an expedited recruitment process of internal candidates.  All Long Beach Deputy Chiefs and Commanders will be eligible to apply for the position, and all interested candidates will be reviewed and interviewed. "We have such strong internal candidates within our Police Department," said City Manager West.  “Each and every member of our Police Command Staff are ready today to be Chief, giving Long Beach a strong, diverse pool of candidates to pick from.” The process will begin immediately following the November election, should it be necessary, and an announcement of a final decision is expected by mid-November to ensure a smooth transition.  There is no expectation that an Interim Chief would be necessary. For more news, pictures, videos and announcements of what’s happening in Long Beach, follow us on Facebook , Twitter , Instagram and YouTube . A- A A+ A- A A+ A- A A+ A- A A+ A- A A+ PRESS RELEASE City of Long Beach Public Information Office 411 W. Ocean Blvd, Long Beach, CA 90802 www.longbeach.gov City of Long Beach Public Information Office 411 W. Ocean Blvd, Long Beach, CA 90802 www.longbeach.gov 