Dec 17, 2020
FULTON, Ill. â Nick Neblung will serve as Fultonâs interim police chief while city officials look to fill the position.
The Fulton City Council voted 7-0 Monday to approve a motion to appoint Neblung as interim police chief from Dec. 29 to June 30. Police Chief Dave Bartelsâ last day as police chief is Dec. 28. Bartels, who is retiring, served as the cityâs police chief for three years.
Fulton Mayor Mike Ottens said the city will probably go out with advertisements next week. They will ask for applications and resumes by the end of January, he said. Councilmembers Paul Banker, Margaret Crosthwaite and Mike Van Zuiden will serve on the search committee. They serve on the cityâs public safety committee.