Papillion Police Chief Scott Lyons resigned recently after accepting a new job as police chief in Belton, Missouri.

Deputy Chief Chris Whitted was named interim chief as the City of Papillion begins its search for its next chief. Lyons had been chief of the Papillion Police Department since 2015.

“Scott has expertly led the Papillion Police Department and achieved many accomplishments in his six years,” Mayor David Black said in a news release. “He has sharpened the department’s focus on community-oriented policing and led PPD to achieving the reputable CALEA accreditation. I thank him for his impact and wish him well in his new role.”