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LaSalle police looking for new chief

The LaSalle Police Service is looking for a new chief.

Chief John Leontowicz announced his notice of retirement at the June 22 LaSalle Police Services Board meeting.

"On behalf of the Board, we would like to congratulate the Chief on his retirement and thank him for his dedicated service to our community during his 21 years. His wealth of knowledge of the organization and LaSalle will be missed and we wish him well in his future endeavours," stated Mayor Bondy, Chair of the LaSalle Police Services Board.

Leontowicz has been with the LaSalle Police Service for over 21 years and has been in policing for 45 years.

"It has been an honour to serve the LaSalle community for the past 21 years," said Chief Leontowicz.

His retirement is effective in January 2021. The board will start discussions on the search for a new chief in the near future.

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