LIVINGSTON, Calif. (KFSN) -- The city of Livingston has a new police chief.
Chuck Hale was officially appointed as the city's top cop at the council meeting Tuesday night.
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He has served as interim chief since November of last year after Chief John Markle announced his plans to retire and was placed on leave.
Hale also served as a lieutenant at the Merced County Sheriff's Office.
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Chief Hale has over 25 years of law enforcement experience and will be paid an annual base salary of $160,000.