Aurora council approves next top cop, deputy chief
Updated 7/21/2021 2:37 PM
The selection of Deputy Chief Keith Cross as Aurora s next top cop has been ratified by the city council.
Cross, an Aurora native and a 27-year veteran of the department, was chosen by Mayor Richard Irvin to replace retiring Chief Kristen Ziman, whose last day is Aug. 6.
Aldermen on Tuesday unanimously approved the appointment, as well as the future promotion of Cmdr. Matt Thomas to the role of deputy chief, according to a news release from the city. It s not just that these gentlemen know Aurora, Irvin said. It is also that Aurora knows them.
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Deputy chief of Aurora force nominated for promotion Deputy Chief Keith Cross has been chosen as Aurora s next top cop by Mayor Richard Irvin, who announced the appointment, pending council approval, Wednesday during a media briefing. Brian Hill | Staff Photographer Incoming Aurora Police Chief Keith Cross, who has served as deputy chief the last 15 months, walks into a Wednesday media briefing announcing his appointment. If the city council approves, he will replace Kristen Ziman, who is retiring next month. Brian Hill | Staff Photographer Aurora police Cmdr. Matthew Thomas addresses the crowd Wednesday after being announced as Mayor Richard Irvin s pick as the next deputy chief. He would fill the role for Keith Cross, left, who has been nominated as the city s next top cop.