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Neuman Picks New Police Chief
The county executive picked a longtime veteran of the Prince George's County Police Department to head the force in Anne Arundel.
Anne Arundel County Executive Laura Neuman picked a veteran of the Prince George's County police department to head the department in Anne Arundel, reports The Baltimore Sun.
Neuman tasked Kevin Davis, a Crofton resident who has spent 21 years working in neighboring Prince George's County, with securing the top spot for a department that has had two chiefs resign in the past year.
"Chief Davis is a proven leader and shares my vision for the future of our police department," said Neuman in a press release. "I am confident that under his leadership, morale and professionalism will be restored and the Anne Arundel County Police Department will become a model in the state."
Davis starts as chief effective July 15, according to The Sun.
Last July, former Chief James Teare announced his retirement amid allegations of misconduct by then-County Executive John Leopold.
Leopold appointed Larry Tolliver to police chief on July 26, for his second stint in the position. Then Tolliver retired on May 21, amid more misconduct allegations.
Maj. Pamela Davis also served as acting police chief after Teare and Tolliver each left the post.
Read more about Davis's appointment on The Baltimore Sun.
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