BATON ROUGE, La. (BRPROUD) -- The Town of Fordoche announced the police chief's December retirement Monday night. According to a social media post, Fordoche Police Chief Tait Slocum's last day will be on Dec. 1. An interim police chief must be appointed within 20 days. Officials said a special meeting will be held on or after Dec. 2 to make an official appointment. The announcement said the person appointed to the interim position will serve until the May 2025 special election. Officials said the individual elected will complete the term's remaining two years. "We thank Chief Tait Slocum for his service to Fordoche's citizens," officials said. Study: Does police spending cut crime? Louisiana one of 10 US states with worst ROI Latest News Bayou Classic 2024: Historic football rivalry between Southern University and Grambling State University Town of Fordoche police chief to retire in December Very demure, very 2024: Why this TikTok term was declared word of the year by Dictionary.com Missing man's body found on roof of California business Trump team reviews Boris Epshteyn ‘consulting agreements’ to push potential nominees