Independence gets a chance to hear from their new Chief of Police.
Residents in Independence got their first official introduction to new Chief of Police Dustin Stafford on Friday. Stafford spoke at First Friday in the Civic Center. Interim Police Chief David Hutchings introduced Stafford to those in attendance. Hutchings says the city's search for a new chief included many steps.
Hutchings took over after former Police Chief Jerry Harrison left in April to take a similar position in Missouri. He plans to stay on during the transition process until Stafford is ready to tale over his new duties. Stafford tells the audience that Harrison will be a tough act to follow.
Stafford will take over as Chief of Police on July 1st.
