Thomas Worthy has been tabbed to be the new police chief in The Dalles.  Worthy will replace the retiring Pat Ashmore.  Worthy has over 27 years of law enforcement experience in Oregon, most recently overseeing the Oregon State Police Public Safety Services Bureau.  He is completing his Master’s degree in Law Enforcement Public Safety Leadership from the University of San Diego and will complete his course work prior to taking on his new role.  Worthy’s first day as The Dalles Chief of Police will be on April 26, allowing a few days of overlap with Ashmore to give him a thorough orientation and to be introduced to the department and key community stakeholders.  A statement from the City indicated the panel that selected Worthy unanimously agreed he was the top choice.