Troy Riggs

Indianapolis has a new Director of Public Safety.

Troy Riggs, an Assistant City Manager of Corpus Christi, Texas has accepted the job, according to a press release from the City of Corpus Christi. Indianapolis Mayor Greg Ballard's office says the formal announcement will come Tuesday morning.

Riggs was hired to be Corpus Christi's police chief three years ago. He was promoted one year ago to assistant city manager for safey, health and neighborhoods. His last day in Corpus Christi will be September 28.