NEW PORT RICHEY (FOX 13) -
New Port Richey Police Chief James Steffens submitted his letter of
resignation to the mayor Tuesday, saying he is accepting a position as chief forensic
investigator with the Pasco County Sheriff's Office.
"I sincerely thank you and the City Council for your trust and
acceptance of me to lead this agency," Steffens said in a letter to Mayor
Bob Consalvo. "I truly appreciate the unique opportunity I have had to work
alongside my fellow Department Heads - especially as we tackled the pressing
issues of this past year."
In his resignation letter, Steffens says he will help pick the city's next
police chief. Steffens has served as the NPR police chief for just over a year.
His resignation date is planned for March 16.
