(KNZA)--A longtime Jackson County law enforcement officer has been named as Holton's new police chief.

Steve Frederick was named to fill the position at this week's Holton City Commission meeting.

Frederick has served as an officer with the Holton Police Department for the past two decades. Prior to that, he served 10 years with the Jackson County Sheriff's Department—including five years as undersheriff.

Frederick replace Gale Gakle, who retired earlier this month after 40 years with the Holton Police Department.