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Rice appointed as Clovis' interim police chief

Deputy chief will assume duties Jan. 1.

CLOVIS — Deputy Police Chief Roy Rice will be elevated to the chief position on an interim basis beginning Jan. 1, according to a city of Clovis news release.

Rice, who has been deputy chief since February, will replace Doug Ford, who plans to retire...