The city of Phoenix is moving forward in its nationwide search for a permanent police chief with four finalists. All will be at a public forum on March 19.

The Merseyside police chief who led the force following the attack on a Southport dance class has announced her retirement. Chief Constable Serena Kennedy has said she will be retiring from the force at the end of August.

The City of Phoenix is in the final stages of selecting a permanent police chief for the Phoenix Police Department, according to a release posted to the city’s website on Friday. Former Phoenix Police Chief Jeri Williams retired in 2022,

Phoenix has narrowed its list of potential leaders for its police department. Four finalists for police chief, including Interim Chief Michael Sullivan, were announced Friday. The other three candidates hold leadership positions in local and out-of-state departments: Phoenix police Assistant Chief Ed DeCastro,