Largesse Named Acting Indianola Police Chief

Indianola names acting police chief as leadership changes

Lt. Rick Largesse has been appointed acting police chief in Indianola, while Chief Rob Hawkins remains employed by the city.

Largesse named acting Indianola police chief

Indianola police Lieutenant Rick Largesse has been named Indianola’s acting chief of police “for the foreseeable future,” said Indianola city manager Jacob Meshke in an email Thursday.

Indianola Police Chief Rob Hawkins retires after only 11 months in position

Indianola Police Chief Rob Hawkins has retired effective immediately at 54-years-old, according to the city of Indianola.  According to the Independent Advocate, this change in leadership was announced via email on Thursday, Nov. 5, from Indianola City Manager Jacob Meshke. Lieutenant Rick Largesse has taken over as acting chief of police for the Indianola Police Department. It is unclear what has prompted this sudden change. Hawkins had held th…