Beloit police chief search narrows to three candidates

BELOIT, Wis. (WTVO) — The City of Beloit is moving forward in its search for a new police chief, announcing three finalists for the position.

The candidates include Anthony Miceli, the current Chief of Police in Geneva, Wisconsin; Schonella Stewart, Commander of Patrol for the Oak Park Police Department; and Ty Eagleson, an Assistant Deputy Chief in Rockford. The community will have the opportunity to meet the candidates on Monday at the Beloit Public Library at 6 p.m.

Anthony Miceli has previously served as Chief of Police in Machesney Park, which is a division of the Winnebago County Sheriff’s Office.

Schonella Stewart oversees patrol, investigation, and community policing units in Oak Park, Illinois.

Ty Eagleson is part of the Investigative Services Bureau in Rockford, Illinois.

The City of Beloit has decided to livestream the community meeting on YouTube for those unable to attend in person. This event will allow residents to engage with the candidates and ask questions directly.

Following the community meeting, a second round of interviews will take place on Tuesday with the Beloit Police and Fire Commission. Notably, there were no internal applicants from the City of Beloit Police Department for the chief position.

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