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New East Lansing Police Chief Says He Started Preparing for His New Job "30-Years Ago"

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Published August 21, 2017 at 11:59 PM EDT
Reginald Hardwick
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East Lansing police chief Larry Sparkes

East Lansing will swear-in its new police chief Larry Sparkes on August 25. He is a 30-year veteran of the force who has also held high-level positions in his hometown of Laingsburg in Shiawassee county.  He talked with WKAR's Reginald Hardwick about his new and old jobs. 
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