Idaho Whistleblower Who Sued Nampa Becomes Police Chief

NAMPA, Idaho (AP) — Four years ago, Joe Huff was a Nampa police whistleblower who sued the city over retaliation. Now he's set to become chief.

The Idaho Statesman reports that Nampa Mayor Bob Henry picked Huff for the job because he wanted someone who would bring change, who stands up for principles and is committed to the department.

Huff and two other internal affairs officers sued the city in federal court in 2011. They alleged that they were retaliated against after they exposed policy violations that ranged from one officer's excessive force to top administrators golfing during work hours. The city settled the case for $189,000.

Huff says that since then he's given "150 percent" to the department.

Huff's appointment is expected to become official on the first Monday in January.