Board Sets Test For Monroe Police Chief

MONROE, La. (AP) — The position of Monroe police chief could be filled by the end of March.

Mayor Jamie Mayo tells The News-Star that he hopes the position will be filled at the end of 2011's first quarter.

The chief's position has been in flux since February, when then-chief Ron Schleuter was placed on administrative leave with pay in connection with allegations he secretly recorded conversations and meetings he had with city officials, including Mayo. Schleuter retired in August.

Assistant Chief Herbert Otwell has been serving as interim chief since Schleuter's departure.

The Monroe Municipal Fire and Police Civil Service board has scheduled the written civil service examination for police chief on Jan. 6.