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University Place names Mike Blair new police chief

After a lengthy search, University Place has a new police chief. The city announced Friday that Sgt. Mike Blair had been selected as the city’s top police officer. Blair has been filling in as interim chief since the departure of former chief Rusty Wilder in January.

Published: Aug. 31, 2012 at 1:51 p.m. PDTUpdated: Aug. 31, 2012 at 2:11 p.m. PDT
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After a lengthy search, University Place has a new police chief. The city announced Friday that Sgt. Mike Blair had been selected as the city’s top police officer. Blair has been filling in as interim chief since the departure of former chief Rusty Wilder in January.

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