A Dauphin County detective will oversee Steelton’s police department when its chief retires next month, the mayor announced Tuesday.

Shawki Lacey will become interim police chief on Dec. 1, one day before Chief William Shaub retires, Mayor Ciera Dent said in a news release.

Shaub served 30 years with the department and took over as chief in 2022, when Anthony Minium left Steelton to lead the West Shore Regional Police Department.

Lacey will oversee day-to-day operations during the transition period, Dent said. The news release did not say what the search for a replacement chief will look like, or if that’s already begun.

“I am confident in Chief Lacey’s ability to lead our department with integrity, professionalism, and a deep respect for the people of Steelton,” Dent said. “His expe

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