New Lady Lake police chief to be sworn in Monday

LADY LAKE , Fla. — Steven Hunt will officially take his oath of office on Monday as Lady Lake’s newest police chief.

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Hunt is not a stranger to the Town of Lady Lake. Since May, he has served as the Interim police chief.

The swearing-in ceremony takes place at 5:00 pm at Town Hall Commission Chambers, 409 Fennell Blvd.

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As a Native of Maine, Hunt’s law enforcement career spans over 35 years, including 20 years as a police supervisor.

Most recently, Hunt served as a detective for the State of Florida, Divisions of Financial Services, Investigative and Forensic Services, and the Bureau of Insurance.

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He is an FBI National Academy, Maine Criminal Justice Academy, and IACP Leadership in Police Organizations graduate and holds several certifications and professional affiliations.

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