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Basehor police chief to retire; deputy to serve as interim
Summary
City Administrator Leslie Riverola announced the police chief will retire, with a last day of June 23 and a final council meeting on May 28; the deputy chief (Captain Oblinger) is expected to serve as interim chief.
City Administrator Leslie Riverola told the council the police chief will retire later this year and described planned transition steps.
Riverola announced, "His last day with us will be June 23. His last council meeting with us will be May 28," and said staff intend to hold a small celebration before the final meeting. Riverola also said she intends to promote the deputy chief, Captain Oblinger, to interim chief while the city organizes a formal recruitment and transition process.
Riverola described the announcement as "mixed emotions"—noting a long career for the chief while also emphasizing the need to ensure continuity. She said a more formal public announcement would follow.
