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| Bonners
Ferry Police Chief Steve Benkula |
| Bonners Ferry
Herald photo by Laura Roady |
Citing family obligations and medical needs not
easily available in Boundary County, Bonners
Ferry Police Chief Steve Benkula on November 21
tendered his resignation to Mayor David
Anderson, effective December 6."When I was
appointed Chief of Police with the Bonners Ferry
Police Department it was, and still is, an
honor," Benkula wrote. "The community welcomed
me and I appreciate the support that my family
and I have been given. The police department has
had some challenges but we have a great group of
officers dedicated to the citizens of Bonners
Ferry."
Benkula, a 28-year law enforcement veteran,
was hired by the city in April, 2012.
He has accepted a position with the Idaho
Attorney General's Office and will move with his
family to Treasure Valley.
"Please know that the challenges that we have
faced was in no way a factor in my decision," he
wrote. "This was not easy for me. It has been
challenging but rewarding and I am proud to have
been a part of the great City of Bonners Ferry
team. I appreciate the opportunity that has been
given to me."
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