INDIANAPOLIS — Governor Mike Pence has named Rick Hite Executive Director of the Indiana Civil Rights Commission (ICRC), effective Feb. 29. Hite fills the position formerly held by Jamal Smith, who announced in November 2015 that he would resign in January to lead Indianapolis Public Schools athletics.
Hite most recently served as Chief of the Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department (IMPD), after he was appointed by Mayor Greg Ballard, and previously worked as Deputy Director of Public Safety.
The ICRC enforces the Indiana civil rights laws and investigates complaints of discrimination and educates organizations, companies, landlords, associations, and individuals on their rights and responsibilities under Indiana Civil Rights Laws.
