Police chief proposes command-staff change; commission approves
Aug 13, 2026
Aug 13, 2026
The Truth or Consequences commission approved reclassifying a detective-sergeant role to an administrative/detective lieutenant to strengthen accreditation work and supervisory coverage; officials said the change would have only a slight budget impact.
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The city’s police chief proposed reclassifying an existing detective-sergeant position to a detective/administrative lieutenant to create clearer command lines and to lead accreditation and administrative duties, and the commission voted to approve the change.
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