Bonners Ferry welcomes new police chief |
| April 21, 2012 |
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The City of Bonners Ferry earlier this month
welcomed a new chief of police to town, Steve
Benkula, a 27-year law enforcement veteran from
Twin Falls, Idaho. He replaces former chief Rick Alonzo, who retired December 31, 2011, following his election to the Bonners Ferry City Council. He and his wife, Carole, moved to Bonners Ferry with their two adopted sons, ages two and three, and since his arrival, he's been busy getting to know his officers and staff and meeting the business owners and people of the community. Benkula said he's not planning any drastic changes within the department, but said he plans to continue the long-standing tradition of service to the community and its safety. He said he's impressed by the dedication of all those whom he's met thus far in Boundary County's law enforcement community, and that he's looking forward to continuing to foster that dedication to serving the citizens of Bonners Ferry. |