(WPXI) – Pittsburgh Mayor Ed Gainey has named Larry Scirotto, a former Pittsburgh police officer, as his choice for the next chief of the Pittsburgh Bureau of Police. Scirotto became the frontrunner after Gainey’s first choice, former Bosie, Idaho, police chief Ryan Lee unraveled when his controversial past — including that he was forced to resign from the job in Boise after an allegation that he injured an officer during a tactical restraint demonstration — came to light. Three separate panels made up of community members, police union members, and members of the mayor’s staff were assembled to privately interview Gainey’s finalists. Scirotto rose to the rank of assistant chief in Pittsburgh and then retired in 2018 and moved away from the city. He is also an NCAA Division 1 college basketball referee. Scirotto’s appointment will be voted on by city council. Scirotto is a native of Monessen.