Former KSP Commissioner Ishmon Burks named interim LMPD chief

I interpreted more as 1, he wanted the interim choice to be someone disinterested in the permanent position so that the interim wouldn't have unfair advantage against other candidates and 2, he wanted someone outside the department so that the inevitable multiple candidates applying from the inside would not view the interim as having unfair advantage. I don't think this is a solid indicator the next Chief will definitely be an inside candidate.

Chief White says "I know Ishmon, he's a fine gentleman with a strong academic and military background," says White. "I had the opportunity to sit down with him. I think he's a perfect fit for the interim chief and we've talked about the people who are on board and people who are in our department that are in a great position to become the permanent chief."

He also said there is a person currently on his command staff should be the next chief. Any bets?