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Elyria police chief honors career; council and administration name interim chief
Summary
Chief Pelco announced his retirement after 31 years; the mayor and council thanked him and Safety Service Director Panowski appointed Captain Michael Grooms as interim police chief effective Feb. 1 while civil-service process proceeds to select a permanent chief.
Chief Pelco announced his retirement at the Jan. 21 Elyria City Council meeting, and council members and city officials publicly thanked him for more than three decades of service to the city. Safety Service Director Panowski said the civil-service process to select a new permanent police chief is underway and announced Captain Michael Grooms will serve as interim chief effective Feb. 1.
Why it matters: Leadership changes in the police department affect operations and…
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