The Phoenix Police Department is back at square one after interim chief Michael Sullivan announced his resignation and withdrew his name from the running for the permanent position.The city appeared to be in the final stages of the hiring process,

Phoenix is restarting its search for a permanent police chief. The move comes after Interim Chief Michael Sullivan withdrew his candidacy for the position, City Manager Jeff Barton said in an April 8 news release. Sullivan was one of four finalists for the job.

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