ITHACA, N.Y. (WHCU) — The Ithaca Police Department does not have a permanent police chief. John Joly has served as acting chief since April 2021.

Tom Condzella is president of the Ithaca Police Benevolent Association.

Condzella says the process will start from scratch.

Joly was selected by Mayor Laura Lewis for the permanent job but did not have enough support on the Common Council.

FULL INTERVIEW: Tom Condzella on Ithaca’s Morning News