Times Leader Staff Writer
Bethesda village solicitor Michael Shaheen, right, swears in Chris Storm as police chief Wednesday. The village has fiercely debated the future of law enforcement for several years.
BETHESDA — Following years of fierce debate over law enforcement, the village welcomed Chris Storm as its new police chief this week.
The future of the police force has been a source of conflict between village leaders and residents since 2018 and earlier, with the lengthy suspension and eventual resignation of Eric Smith as chief and the council deadlocked in whether to promote Pete Busack from patrolman and acting chief to the position.