The North County Times in San Diego reports that Oceanside Police Chief Frank McCoy is not a formal candidate for the open position in Long Beach. The Press-Telegram reported last week that McCoy, a former Long Beach cop, was among six candidates seeking to replace Tony Batts, who left Long Beach for the top spot in Oakland this year.
McCoy tells the North County paper that he has not yet decided whether to apply in Long Beach and that his name is likely circulating in the rumor mill in Long Beach.
The deadline for applications is Wednesday.
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