The City of Wichita will have a new police chief after close to 8 months.
Joseph Sullivan was appointed as the new Chief of the Wichita Police Department on Tuesday.
Sullivan was a former deputy commissioner in Philadelphia before retiring in 2020. Following his time spent with the Philadelphia Police Department, he worked for a company that sold body armor and personal protection equipment.
Sullivan and Mario Knapp were the two finalists for the position that was vacated by former chief Gordon Ramsay in March. Last week, they heard from Wichita community members during a forum at Botanica. Both men said their experience in bigger cities could be used to lead Wichita. Follow the link below to see Sullivan’s comments during the forum.
