EAST PEORIA, Ill. — The East Peoria City Council on Tuesday night appointed Rich Brodrick as Chief of Police.
Brodrick has been serving as interim chief since former Chief Steve Roegge resigned in October.
Broderick is the first police chief East Peoria has promoted from within in 20 years.
Tuesday night, David Horn was also appointed Deputy Chief of Police, after serving in the position on an interim basis.