ATLANTA — Channel 2 Action News has learned that Dr. Cedric Alexander is the top choice for the Chicago police superintendent, according to the Chicago Sun Times.
The Sun Times is reporting that Alexander is the front-runner to replace Garry McCarthy, who was fired from the position.
https://twitter.com/Suntimes/status/703014380888334338
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Chicago Police Board President Lori Lightfoot has said she hopes to forward the names of three finalists to Mayor Rahm Emanuel by early next week, according to the times.
Lightfoot refused to comment on Alexander to the paper, but the Sun Times says three sources told them they expect Alexander to be among the three finalists. One source described him as a "rock star."
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Alexander took over as police chief in DeKalb County in 2013. He was later promoted to public safety director.
Before coming to DeKalb County, Alexander served as police chief of Rochester, New York, deputy commissioner of the New York State Police and security director for the Transportation Security Administration at Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport.
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Alexander is also a high-ranking official in the National Organization of Black Law Enforcement Executives.
Channel 2 Action News contacted Alexander Thursday night to confirm he was on the short list for Chicago PD’s top job, but he would not comment.
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