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Meridian police chief stepping down, interim chief named
Jeff Lavey is leaving the department next month to take over as executive director of the Idaho Sheriff s Association.
Credit: Idaho Press Author: KTVB Staff Updated: 12:07 PM MST December 14, 2020
MERIDIAN, Idaho Meridian Police Chief Jeff Lavey announced he is leaving the department to take another job.
Lavey made the announcement Friday that he will be stepping down next month to take over as the executive director of the Idaho Sheriff s Association. His final day will be Jan. 3, 2021.
Deputy Chief Tracy Basterrechea has been appointed to take over as interim police chief while the city recruits for a new police chief.