Former police chief Bill Cochran’s retirement didn’t last long. Cochran was named chief of staff for the city manager Wednesday morning, months after he retired as chief of the Topeka Police Department.
“Bill is a well-qualified person to fulfill this newly created position in our government structure,” said City Manager Brent Trout in a Wednesday morning news release. “In addition to his education and experience, Bill Cochran has strong community ties that will help facilitate the duties of his new role.”
The chief of staff will help with with strategic focus and operations efficiencies to best use resources.