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Whiteland council appoints Sgt. Polly interim police chief and opens two‑week search for permanent chief
Summary
The Town of Whiteland appointed Sergeant Polly as interim police chief with a condition barring promotions without the Board of Public Safety's consent, and the council voted to post and accept applications for the full‑time chief for two weeks on specified law‑enforcement job boards and the town website.
The Town of Whiteland Town Council on Tuesday appointed Sergeant Polly as interim police chief and voted to open a two‑week application period for the permanent police chief position.
Council members said the interim appointment is intended to provide stability while the town conducts a formal hiring process following the retirement of Chief Shipp. A council member who made the motion said the interim police chief “may not promote without consent of the Board of Public Safety.”
The council directed staff to post the full‑time chief job on the town website, the Indiana Law Enforcement Academy listings and the town’s Spillman (records) system, and on other law‑enforcement…
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