TERRE HAUTE, Ind. (WTWO/WAWV) — Terre Haute mayor-elect Brandon Sakbun has announced officer Kevin Barrett will serve as police chief under his administration.
“Chief Barrett has served our city for over 30 years and is the right candidate for this role,” Sakbun said in a written statement released Wednesday. “His track record is impeccable. Chief Barrett’s dedication to law enforcement, leadership development, and the community are unparalleled. Our vision is to have the most well trained, professional, and community-oriented department in the Midwest.”
You can read his full statement below.
Barrett is a graduate of West Vigo High School and Indiana State University. He has served on the Police Department for over 30 years. His previous assignments include Commander of the Special Response Team, Emergency Management & Operations, Patrol Division Officer, Member of the Drug Task Force, and Criminal Investigations Detective.
Sakbun’s full statement supporting new chief
“Chief Barrett has served our city for over 30 years and is the right candidate for this role. His track record is impeccable. Chief Barrett’s dedication to law enforcement, leadership development, and the community are unparalleled. Our vision is to have the most well trained, professional, and community-oriented department in the Midwest. Chief Barrett has the ability and expertise to lead from the front and help our city tackle some of its toughest issues ranging from neighborhood safety, mental health, and homelessness. The residents of Terre Haute deserve the best, they are getting the best by this decision.” Mayor Elect Brandon Sakbun
