The high-profile position is an important hire for City Manager Dr. Chip Filer as the severely understaffed police department must still fight rising crime.
The City of Norfolk says they are moving closer toward hiring the next Chief of Police. The department said that there were more than three dozen qualified people who applied
The city will accept applications for a 30-day period beginning by the end of the week. Filer said the city is already fielding interest in the position from potential internal and external candidates, including some from out of state.