ELMIRA, N.Y. (WENY) – Anthony Alvernaz has officially been appointed as Elmira's Chief of Police. 

Chief Alvernaz has been with the Elmira Police Department since February 1996. He has worked in the capacity of a Police Officer, Sergeant, Lieutenant, Captain, Deputy Chief and most recently, interim Chief of Police following the retirement of Chief Joseph Kane.

Chief Alvernaz graduated from the Southern Tier Law Enforcement Academy and received a Bachelor of Science Degree from Excelsior College. In 2019, he took part in the Executive Leadership Program at the FBI National Academy.