BEAUMONT, Texas — Jeff Hadley withdrew as one of five finalists for Beaumont Police Chief a day before city interviews.
Hadley announced his withdrawal on Wednesday afternoon.
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“It is with regret that I withdraw my consideration for Beaumont," said Hadley in a statement. "This is unavoidable as a serious issue arose with my son (18) in which I must be here. I apologize to you, Affion and Beaumont Leadership and wish them the best in picking their new Chief," he said.
On June 26, the City of Beaumont released its timeline for filling the top cop job saying they would have a list of finalists by Friday.
The city received more than 50 applications for the job, according to a news release from the city.
The finalists include three men and two women.
They are...
- Jeff Hadley - Chatham County Police Chief, Savannah Ga., who withdrew on July 10.
- Kyra Joy Hope - 2nd Deputy Chief, Detroit Police Department
- Jason Plunkett - Assistant Chief, Beaumont Police Department
- Troy Price - Deputy Chief, Vancouver (WA Police Department
- Britta Steinbrenner - Former Chief of Public Safety, Pepperdine University
Longtime Police Chief Jimmy Singletary announced in January 2024 that he planned to retire in March 2024, according to file stories.
In March 2024 Singletary pledged to stay on the job until his replacement could be found.
On July 10, 2024, the community will have a chance to meet them from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. at the downtown Beaumont Event Centre.
The next day, on July 11, 2024, Beaumont City Manager Kenneth Williams and other city officials will interview all five candidates.
This is a developing story. We will update with more if and when we receive more confirmed information.
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