An upcoming event will offer residents a chance to meet three finalists under consideration to become the next Grand Junction chief of police.

The event is set for 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. Jan. 5 at the Avalon Theater, 645 Main St.

The three finalists are:

Andy Harvey, former chief of police for the City of Pharr, Texas.

Jim Hughes, former chief of police for the City of Maricopa, Ariz.

Matt Smith, interim chief of police for the City of Grand Junction.

The three finalists were selected from among 31 applicants in a national search to fill the position left vacant by the resignation of Doug Shoemaker. Shoemaker left to take a job as police chief in Denton, Texas.

“We have high expectations for the next chief of police to lead the women and men of our department,” said Grand Junction City Manager Greg Caton. “These dedicated professionals have established strong relationships within our community and every day exemplify the department values of professionalism, integrity, compassion and service.”