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City manager picks David Smith; Fort Pierce commission unanimously approves new police chief

City of Fort Pierce Commission · December 8, 2025
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Summary

City Manager selected David Smith from Prince William County as his police chief pick; after public comment and interviews the commission voted unanimously to approve the appointment and directed staff to finalize a contract to return for commission approval.

The City of Fort Pierce commission on Dec. 8 approved City Manager Mr. Chess's selection of David Smith to be the next police chief.

Mr. Chess told the commission he had screened a field of candidates, held interviews and selected Smith because of his background in community-focused policing and a stated plan for implementing recommendations from the department's earlier review. "He has a…

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