OMAHA, Neb. (AP) — Omaha Mayor Jim Suttle has named a veteran police officer as the city’s next police chief.

Todd Schmaderer, who joined the department in 1996, was introduced during a news conference on Tuesday. Schmaderer replaces Alex Hayes, who retired in March.

The 40-year-old Schmaderer has served as precinct captain, shift commander and detective. He served as deputy chief since 2010.

Interim Police Chief David Baker led the department before Schmaderer’s appointment but wasn’t selected as a finalist for the job.

Schmaderer will be sworn in Wednesday night during a ceremony at City Hall.