By james art 
PHOENIX – Scottsdale Police Chief Jeff Walter is moving to a new role as part of a shakeup of city leadership, officials announced this week.
Walter, who joined the Scottsdale Police Department in 1994. and became chief in 2020, was appointed interim assistant city manager.
He will oversee communications and human resources functions in his new position, which begins Monday, while retaining oversight of the police department.
“This appointment is focused on continued stability in key areas and on succession planning for the long-term strength of our organization,” Greg Caton, the city’s new interim performance manager, said in a statement. “I am very excited to add Jeff’s leadership and perspective to the city manager’s office.”
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In the meantime, Assistant Chief Joe Leduc has been selected to serve as acting police chief.
Leduc joined the Scottsdale Police Department in 1991. and worked closely with Walter over the years.
“I am honored to serve our community in this capacity and we look forward to continuing Chief Jeff Walter’s legacy and great leadership,” Leduc said in a news release.
Scottsdale’s leadership is undergoing a significant transformation with the departure of City Manager Jim Thompson and a new mayor. Lisa Borowski was sworn in this month after challenging incumbent Mayor David Ortega in November.
Catton was recently appointed to his interim position after Thompson left to become city manager for Loveland, Colorado.