The Paducah Police Department has a new Police Chief starting next year. The Paducah City Commission named Monday night Brian Laird as the next chief.
According to a release, Laird joined the Paducah Police Department as a patrol officer in 2001 and has served and supervised in all divisions of the department. He most recently served as Assistant Chief of the Support Services Division.
Laird grew up in Metropolis, Illinois. He has a Bachelor's degree from Murray State University and a Master's degree from the University of Louisville.
He replaces Chief Brandon Barnhill who retires at the end of December.
Laird begins on January 1st.
