Police Chief Resigns

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Story Published: Oct 16, 2007 at 10:02 AM MST

Story Updated: Nov 7, 2008 at 12:13 PM MST

By Abbey Gibb

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During a press conference this morning Idaho Falls police chief Kent Livsey announced his resignation, effective immediately.
Livsey says his resignation boils down to a conflict of management styles.
Idaho Falls Mayor Jared Fuhriman also held a press conference following the chief's announcement. He says it is in the best interests of the force and the community that we have a new chief.
The resignation takes effect today.
Captain Steve Roos has been appointed as the new police chief. He's been with the Idaho Falls police department for 26 years. Team coverage to come on Eyewitness News at Noon, 5, 6 & 10.

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