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Surprise city manager names new top cop

Lieutenant beats out two finalists from same department

Surprise Lieutenant Evan Becher was named the city's new police chief.

Courtesy city of Surprise/Ambria Brown

In nearly two decades in Surprise, Police Lt. Evan Becher has served in the city’s Patrol Division, Investigations Division, Training Unit and Tactical Support Division.

He will now add acting as the top person in charge of the entire police department to his resume.

City Manager Bob Wingenroth selected Becher as the next chief of the Surprise Police Department, beating out two others who were vying to replace the retired Benny Pina.

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