Deputy Police Chief Lemuel Moore has been announced as the Interim Police Chief for the City of Wichita, starting in March.
Chief Gordon Ramsay announced in December that he would be stepping down as of March 1st to focus on family. He had served as chief since 2016. The city is starting an extensive search process to find the next chief.
Moore is a 30-year veteran of the Wichita Police Department and he has served in a number of capacities, starting as a beat officer in Patrol East and moving into the ranks of Sergeant, Lieutenant and Captain. He became a Deputy Chief this month for the Administrative/Support Services Division.
In a press release, City Manager Robert Layton said Moore’s extensive experience uniquely qualifies him for the Interim Police Chief position, and he will be working with Chief Ramsay over the next 30 days to ensure a smooth transition for the department.
