City leaders hope one of four candidates for Spokane police chief has the management skills necessary to tackle the challenges facing the department.

The four men from police forces in San Francisco, Indianapolis, Rochester, N.Y., and Stockton, Calif., will be in Spokane July 25 for five interviews, including one that will be open to the public. Panelists for the interviews will include government executives, elected officials, current and retired law enforcement professionals, community and business leaders, members of the Public Safety Committee, the mayor’s transition team and the Police Advisory Committee.

Mayor David Condon said the city remains on track to select a new chief by next month.

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