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Beloit man named chief of Capitol police

By ASSOCIATED PRESS Wednesday, August 6, 2008 - 6:07 a.m.

MADISON, Wis. (AP) — A 34-year law enforcement veteran is taking over as chief of the state Capitol police force.

Charles Tubbs was named Tuesday as the new chief of the police force by state Department of Administration Secretary Michael Morgan. He will start the new position around Sept. 1.

Tubbs takes over for David Heinle who retired last fall.

Tubbs currently works as administrator of the state’s Division of Juvenile Corrections where he manages five state juvenile correctional facilities housing 600 young people. He previously worked as deputy police chief in Beloit.

The police force provides security in the Capitol and state government buildings in Madison and Milwaukee.

Tubbs will earn about $110,000 a year in the position, about $10,000 more than his predecessor.

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SarahB
Aug 6, 2008 at 8:51 p.m.
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Charlie is a fantastic choice for any job out there! I've known both him and his wife since she and I were high school classmates. Can't think of a bad thing to say about either of them. Way to go, Charlie! (By the way, I'm dispatcher Pat E's daughter.)

Glock19
Aug 6, 2008 at 8:48 p.m.
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Dr. Fever I couldn't agree with you more. He got a raw deal in Beloit (and I am white). I always looked up to Charles Tubbs. I remember him coming into Royce Elementary school when I was little and talking to the class. I have wanted to be an officer ever since. Congratulations Chief Tubbs.

Dr_Fever
Aug 6, 2008 at 7:10 p.m.
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Mr Tubbs would have a good Police Chief for Beloit but he was passed over because he is Black and by the way i'm White . (race card NO)
(truth YES)

ray53511
Aug 6, 2008 at 1:09 p.m.
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AWESOME Charlie Tubbs is an excellent Police OFFICER i HAVE an the opportunity to have known for over 20 plus year.

NVgrf
Aug 6, 2008 at 9:11 a.m.
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A great choice!

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