Huckabee Appoints Interim Director To State Police
By: Import User
Updated: January 7, 2009
Governor Huckabee announced today that he
has asked Colonel Steve Dozier to assume day-to-day command of the
Arkansas State Police. Dozier will temporarily replace Don Melton,
who announced his retirement yesterday.
Huckabee said that he has full confidence in Dozier. The
governor also said that he will consult with the other state police
commissioners and hopefully be able to name a new director soon.
Melton leaves on June 20th -- three years to the day after being
sworn in.
Don Melton told employees at state police headquarters yesterday
about his departure. He said that he was resigning to take
advantage of personal and family opportunities. He did not
elaborate.
