Apex selects new police chief

Apex, N.C. — John Letteney, the police chief of Southern Pines for the last seven years, will be the newest chief of police for Apex, town officials announced Wednesday.

Letteney was chosen from more than 100 applicants and six finalists for the position and will replace Jack Lewis, who recently announced his retirement after a 37-year career in law enforcement.

Letteney is a graduate of the FBI National Academy, holds a master's degree in public administration, a bachelor's degree in criminal justice and has more than 30 years of law enforcement experience.

"Chief Letteney exhibited the characteristics that are essential in the police chief: experience, knowledge, expertise and integrity," Apex Town Manager Bruce Radford said in a statement.

Letteney said in a statement that he is excited to start work in Apex and promised to help deliver professional services to the town's residents. He will be sworn in at a public ceremony at 6:30 p.m. on Dec. 18, prior to the Town Council's regular meeting.

"Public safety is a top priority for Apex residents, and we anticipate a seamless transition in leadership that will continue to move our progressive department forward," Mayor Keith Weatherly said in a statement.

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Sounds like everyone else that works for Apex PD is not capable of doing the job. No wonder they are all grumpy

shotgun_willie
November 27, 2012 12:33 p.m.

Anytime a town hires a new police chief, the trolls come out and hide behind alias names and offer negative comments. All I know is the man is getting a job 100 other people wanted and is leaving a job another 100 people might want!

b444s
November 21, 2012 7:46 p.m.

One of the most corrupt departments in the state and I doubt a new chief is going to change that.

Runt over again
November 21, 2012 3:05 p.m.

With 30 years of service Chief Letteney is already eligible for retirement under the state law enforcement retirement plan. Most likely he will stay 5 years in Apex then retire also. Lets hope he makes some great changes in that time.

thinkin out loud
November 21, 2012 2:21 p.m.

Chief Jack is a real "piece". I'd be shocked if he doesn't end up being investigated later on. Glad to know he is on his way out the door.

what_in_the____
November 21, 2012 11:43 a.m.