Ferris Police Chief Sam Love announces resignation Posted in Surrounding Areas on September 02, 2015 by Staff Report Photo courtesy City of Ferris. Ferris Fire Chief Tim Birdwell.Ferris Police Chief Sam Love has announced he is resigning effective immediately. On September 1, Sam Love resigned from his position as Chief of Police.Ferris City Manager, Carl Sherman says Ferris Police Chief Sam love tendered his resignation Tuesday morning effective immediately. Sherman noted, "Chief Love has endeared many in the community and leaves many friends behind in Ferris."Sherman stated Love has offered to provide help during the transition period."The Mayor and Council would like to thank Chief Love for his many years of service to the community, and we wish him well in his future endeavors," Sherman said.In the interim, Fire Chief Tim Birdwell has been appointed Acting Police Chief of the Ferris Police Department. Chief Birdwell, a 37 year veteran firefighter and current Fire Chief since 2013 holds a masters peace officers proficiency license.Ferris Mayor Micheal Driggars noted, "I have all confidence that the Police Department will continue to provide excellent police services to our community during this time of transition." You may also be interested in readingFerris City Manager announces resignationCity of Ferris appoints Eddie Salazar as new Police ChiefFerris FD to hold free public CPR training SaturdayDead body found at landfill in Ferris identifiedPresident finally orders flags at half-staff to honor Chattanooga victimsCity of Ferris correcting chlorine levels in waterItaly PD issues safety warning for New YearsOff-duty Ferris police officer helped capture felony suspect in DallasEnnis States Significant Issues for Police Chief and City Manager DepartureWaxahachie ISD invites public to reception for outgoing deputy superintendent ← Lone Star Park and Texas horse racing tracks cease operationsTemporary agreement reopens horse racing tracks → Leave a Reply Cancel replyYou must be logged in to post a comment.
