ITHACA, N.Y. (WHCU) — A search for a permanent police chief in Ithaca will soon begin.

Mayor Laura Lewis addressed the search Monday on Ithaca’s Morning News.

It’s the second search for a permanent chief of police. Lewis says this time it will be different.

John Joly remains Ithaca’s acting police chief.

FULL INTERVIEW: Mayor Lewis on Ithaca’s Morning News