At their August regular meeting, the Kingfisher city commissioners unanimously voted to officially appoint Travis Gray as the new chief of the Kingfisher Police Department. Gray had been serving as interim chief since May when former Chief David Catron retired. The decision was made following a recommendation from City Manager Jim Thomas, who had carefully evaluated Gray’s performance during his time as interim chief. Thomas received letters of recommendation for Gray from various individuals, including Catron, former Chief Dennis Baker, and former Assistant Chief Jeff Townsend, as well as members of the Kingfisher community. The evaluation period provided reassurance that Gray possessed the necessary leadership skills for the role. Gray, a Kingfisher High School graduate with over 17 years of experience with the department, was noted for his commitment to ethics and open communication. The council’s decision to hire Gray as police chief signals their confidence in his qualities and dedication to serving the Kingfisher community. Vice Mayor Jeff Wittrock motioned for Gray’s approval, which was seconded by Commissioner Debbie Burpo, leading to a unanimous vote in favor of Gray assuming the permanent role of police chief.