Girard names interim police chief after Norman’s retirement

Girard names interim police chief after Norman’s retirement

GIRARD — Mayor Mark Zuppo has appointed Girard police Capt. John Freeman as interim police chief to replace John Norman, who served 41 years with the city police department. Norman’s retirement took effect Monday. Zuppo said at Monday’s city council meeting Freeman has become familiar with the chief’s responsibilities with Norman going over the duties in the past two weeks. He said several officers have taken the police chief’s exam, and he expe…