(La Porte, IN) - On Wednesday, La Porte residents will meet their new Chief of Police.

The Mayor’s office announced Friday that Tom Dermody will hold a press conference on March 12 to introduce his pick to take over for Dick Buell, who announced his retirement earlier this week.

Buell came out of retirement following a long law enforcement career to take the position last February.

Mayor Dermody will introduce his picks for Chief and Assistant Chief in the City Council Chambers of City Hall at 9:00 a.m. Wednesday. A swearing-in ceremony will immediately follow.