Apex Selects Next Police Chief
Apex, NC – After a nationwide search, John
Letteney has been selected as the town’s next Chief of Police. Letteney has
over 30 years of law enforcement experience including the past seven as Police
Chief of Southern Pines, NC. He replaces Chief Jack Lewis, who announced
his retirement after a 37-year career in law enforcement.
Six finalists were selected from over 100 applications
for an intensive multi-day assessment process where a team of law enforcement
experts evaluated each candidate on a range of simulations and tests.
“Chief Letteney exhibited the characteristics that are
essential in the police chief – experience, knowledge, expertise, and
integrity,” stated Town Manager Bruce Radford.
Letteney is a graduate of the FBI National Academy and
holds a master’s degree in public administration and a bachelor’s degree in
criminal justice. He also is a Team Leader and Assessor for the national
police accrediting agency CALEA; Apex is currently working toward CALEA
accreditation.
“I am excited about joining the Town staff and becoming a
part of the Apex community,” stated Chief Letteney. “I will do my best to
continue the tradition of Service, Integrity and Pride the Apex Police
Department is known for and deliver professional services in the manner the
citizens of Apex deserve and have come to expect.”
Chief Letteney’s swearing in ceremony will be held at
6:30 pm on December 18th, prior to the Town Council’s regular meeting. A public
reception will precede the ceremony from 4-6 pm, bidding farewell to Chief
Lewis and welcoming Chief Letteney.