Overview
- Zibolski said his retirement is for family reasons and called serving Fargo an honor.
- He recommended Assistant Chief Travis Stefonowicz as interim chief, with the final decision up to the City Commission.
- KVRR reported the interim appointment is expected on March 30, pending commission action.
- City leaders credit Zibolski with modernizing the department, launching a Real Time Crime Center and Traffic Safety Team, and overseeing two years of declines in serious crime.
- Commissioner Denise Kolpack criticized how the announcement was communicated and urged a steady transition, while Mayor Tim Mahoney favors waiting on a permanent hire until after the June election.