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Montgomery names permanent police chief; city, county commit $3.4 million to 'Together We Rise' violence-prevention initiative
Summary
The mayor announced an interim police chief has been named permanent and said Montgomery and Montgomery County committed $3.4 million to a community violence-intervention program called Together We Rise, with a city request to reach $6 million in total funding.
The mayor announced that Montgomery’s interim police chief has been named the permanent chief of the Montgomery Police Department and said the city and Montgomery County will provide $3,400,000 to a new violence-prevention program called Together We Rise, which will roll out in 2025.
The mayor said the appointment followed a national search that yielded about 44 resumes, a panel that narrowed candidates to about 10, and four finalists whom city leaders interviewed. The mayor described the chosen chief as experienced in statewide law enforcement collaboration and focused on recruitment, morale and community engagement.
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