City of Toledo search for new police chief continues

With the retirement of George Kral, the City of Toledo, in partnership with Ralph Andersen and Associates, began their search to find a new Chief of Police.

“I am pleased with the number, diversity and professional experience of the applications we received,” Mayor Kapszukiewicz said. “I look forward to continuing our work toward finding the next leader for Toledo Police.”

The city received 29 applications and has narrowed that group down to 10.

•Michael Troendle, interim police chief, Toledo Police Department •Kevin Braun, captain, investigation bureau commander, Toledo Police Department

•Ronald Frederick, captain, intelligence and special investigation unit, Toledo Police Department •Robert Furr, lieutenant, Toledo Police Department

•Bryan Hollingsworth, captain, internal affairs commander, Toledo Police Department

•David Muller, deputy chief, investigative services division commander, Toledo Police Department

•John Altman, training, recruitment and diversity commander, Ohio State Highway Patrol

•Lisa Davis, assistant police chief, Cincinnati Police Department •Constance Slappey, assistant chief of police, Inkster Police Department, Inkster, Michigan

•David Taylor, former assistant chief of police, District of Columbia Housing Authority Police Department Within the next few weeks, the list will be narrowed further, and the city hopes to have a new chief selected by March.

Mayor Kapszukiewicz will receive input on this decision from a group of roughly 70 local community, faith, neighborhood and business leaders. “I look forward to connecting with key community members to get their personal perspective on an ideal candidate,” said Mayor Kapszukiewcz.

For more information about the police chief search, visit toledo.oh.gov/police -chief.