Two on the short list for Paris police chief

The search for a new police chief has narrowed to two high ranking Paris law enforcement officers - Bob Hundley, interim chief with the Paris Police Department and Ted Gibson, an investigator with Lamar County Sheriff's Department.

[Alligators]

I think Teddy will be our new chief, based on his former experience.
I also feel Bob will continue to be a great assistant chief. I guess it really depends on who Carruth thinks will be the easiest to do budget with.

I like them both. I've known both of them, all my teen and adult life. Both are fine examples of law enforcement leadership. Both are good folks.

[Flipflops only]

Ted is really good but why has he moved around so much? Bob made a HUGH mistake when he told them he only wanted the job for a few yrs. and then retire. I think Ted will get the job and he will do well in it.

[Alligators]

Flipflops only wrote:

Ted is really good but why has he moved around so much? Bob made a HUGH mistake when he told them he only wanted the job for a few yrs. and then retire. I think Ted will get the job and he will do well in it.

I asked Ted that question a few years ago. HE said there were family ties and health needs for some elderly family members that brought him home.
I think Bob's candor, in his statement, only solidifies his stature as a stand up kind of guy. No, he didn't have to tell them that,
but that was on his mind and he spoke the truth.
Ted is approximately the same age (+) so I am sure he feels the same about TMRS.
I say good luck to either of them. Paris PD will be good with either choice.

[Alligators]

I was sorta hoping that Ted would be the Candidate for Sherrif that we have been looking for. I dread it, if JW is elected.
The 'good ole boy' syndrome would have a strong foot hold if Williams was sherrif.

[btt]

JW would be the worst thing for the LCSO

[Madame X]

The city manager cannot go wrong on this choice -- either candidate will make a very good police chief. It's nice to have a choice between two class acts.

[Alligators]

Madame X wrote:

The city manager cannot go wrong on this choice -- either candidate will make a very good police chief. It's nice to have a choice between two class acts.

Yep, you're right about not being able to make a bad choice. It will be interesting, though, to see who he chooses and the statement he gives supporting his reasoning behind the choice.