Dr. Frank Straub Heading to Spokane, Washington

A recent announcement indicates that the Mayor of Spokane, Washington is recommending that Frank Straub be confirmed by Council as the new Chief of Police for that city:

http://www.spokesman.com/stories/2012/aug/23/mayor-selects-straub-to-lead-police/?print-friendly

This is excellent news for the citizens of Spokane as Straub has an extensive background in policing and public safety that will surely benefit this jurisdiction.

Straub's wide-ranging experience includes engagement as a Special Agent with the US Naval Investigative Service, Office of the Inspector General, US Department of Justice, NYPD Deputy Commissioner of Training, Commissioner of Public Safety, City of White Plains (NY), and Chief of Police in Indianapolis. With a Ph.D. in criminal justice from the City University of New York, Straub is an extremely well-rounded police executive with a great deal to insight geared toward innovative, ethical and progressive policing.

It will be interesting to watch his evolution as he takes the reins in this department.