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A committee in St. Paul has narrowed the field for the city's next police chief to five candidates, and the city will host forums featuring the finalists next week.

finalists are one external and four internal candidates

“I am grateful for this diverse committee’s diligent work in reviewing the applications and interviews of candidates,” Sasha Cotton, co-chair of the committee, said in a news release. “These five finalists are great candidates; I am confident the city will be well-served by its next chief of police.” 

Mayor Melvin Carter will make the final appointment.

The finalists will participate in two public forums:

The forums are free and open to the public, and they'll also be livestreamed on the 

In the past, St. Paul city leaders have rarely hired police chiefs from outside the department, and have never appointed a woman to the post permanently. 

The next police chief will replace Todd Axtell, who retired on June 1. Deputy Chief Jeremy Ellison has been 

, and previously said he would not seek the permanent position.

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A committee in St. Paul has narrowed the field for the city's next police chief to five candidates, and the city will host forums featuring the finalists next week.


Five finalists named in search for next St. Paul police chief

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