James Lewis takes over as head of NHPD
Former chief of Pomona force assumes post after Ortiz’s controversial turn at helm
There’s a new chief in town.
James Lewis, the former chief of four departments in Wisconsin and California, took the helm of the New Haven Police Department in July. And, just a week ago, the city ushered in the first of three new assistant chiefs. Coupled with several high-profile arrests this summer, new leadership at the NHPD has signaled progress toward an outside consultant’s recommendations for the department, issued last November.
“Eighteen months from now you will see improved policies and procedures in place,” Lewis said at his swearing in, according to the New...
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