Pittsburg has a new police chief.
According to a release from the City of Pittsburg, after an extensive, four-month search, the City of Pittsburg has announced the selection of Brent Narges to serve as the new chief of police for the Pittsburg Police Department.
According to City Manager Daron Hall, Narges was one of three finalists for the position, and his experience with the police department and focus on community partnerships were important factors in his selection.
“Brent has been with the Pittsburg Police Department for 22 years and has deep ties in our community,” Hall said in the release. “He has been a leader in promoting community policing efforts and has encouraged the use of new technology to improve public safety in Pittsburg.”
(Read more: Community – Morning Sun)