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At a board meeting on Friday, the City of Savannah Civil Service Board weighed whether or not they should uphold the firing of a former homicide detective.
Chief Lenny Gunther (L) sworn in with his oldest son (center) by his side Following a robust national search and comprehensive evaluation process, City Manager Joseph A. Melder appointed Lenny Gunther as Savannah’s Police Chief. Chief Gunther had served as interim Police Chief since July 29, 2022. The comprehensive process of selecting a new chief
The 22-year veteran of the Savannah Police Department has served as interim chief since July when Roy Minter resigned to concentrate on federal appointment.