Portage Police Chief Becker resigns
Post-Tribune (IN)
December 7, 2011
PORTAGE — City Police Chief Mark Becker will resign his post effective Dec. 17. Last week, Becker was informed by Mayor-elect Jim Snyder that he will not be considered for the position in Snyder’s administration.
On Nov. 28, Snyder informed Becker he was starting to interview candidates for the chief position and Becker would not be granted an interview.
Becker submitted a letter of resignation to Mayor Olga Velazquez that will go into effect at midnight Dec. 17. Assistant Police Chief Larry Jolley will serve as interim chief for the rest of the year.
Becker became chief of police after 32 years at the FBI, including serving as an original member of the Gary Response Investigative Team.
In preparation for the selection of a new chief, Becker provided a summary of department activity over the past four years, including goals and accomplishments.
Becker thanked Velazquez for her leadership and for the opportunity to serve as chief.
“I thank you and those I worked with for all the support that I have received, and I wish the city of Portage continued success,” Becker said in a statement.
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