There was lots of anxious waiting around City Hall today after a press conference was scheduled for Mayor David Roberts to appoint Captain Anthony Falco as the city’s new police chief, but it was stalled for a few hours. The outgoing mayor and the state had a difference of opinion on whom to appoint. The state favored promoting Acting Chief Robert Lisa.
But by the end of today, Falco was sworn in. Falco is a department veteran who also has dabbled in film production.
In addition, Lisa was appointed to the position of deputy chief.
For more background on the controversy, see our story from this past weekend HERE.