SOUTH HUTCHINSON, Kan. — The South Hutchinson City Council is still working to find a new police chief. The interview process with potential candidates is complete.

South Hutchinson Mayor Luke Herren says 12 candidates applied. That list was narrowed down to five. All five individuals have been interviewed. Herren says the council is now considering who will be the best fit.

Herren expects someone to be named within the next couple of weeks.

South Hutchinson officials have been looking for a chief since Mark Thompson’s contract was not renewed at the beginning of the year.