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DENVER—Louisville, Ky. police chief Robert White is expected to take over as Denver’s top police officer in two weeks.
The Denver City Council gave final approval to White’s contract on Monday night. The 59-year-old will earn about $167,000 a year, including nearly $6,000 in longevity pay for his 39 years in law enforcement.
White will be the first African-American to serve as Denver’s chief and the second person from outside the department picked to be chief.
The Denver Post ( ) says that a charter change in 2003 requires that any outsiders picked as police chief must have a contract that’s approved by the city council. No other mayoral appointee has that requirement.
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Information from: The Denver Post,
