An undated photo of Christopher Hurst, (Courtesy of the city of Lowell)
by: WOODTV.com staff
LOWELL, Mich. (WOOD) — Leaders with the city of Lowell have picked a permanent police chief.
Lowell City Manager Michael Burns said Christopher Hurst, who had been serving as acting police chief, was appointed by to serve in that role permanently.
Lowell’s former police chief Steven Bukala was forced to resign in June after a controversial Facebook post that supported armed young men who wanted to patrol to protect the city’s downtown from potential rioters.
Burns said of Hurst, “Chris Hurst is a man of integrity with a stellar police career who is a solid leader. I look forward to working with Chris in this new role where he will provide steady and professional leadership to the Lowell Police Department.”
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