Before getting into the role of the Fullerton Police Department’s interim chief, David Hinig, let’s first state one absolute truth — a truth made clear by Hinig himself at the department’s monthly crime strategy meeting recently. “I’m not a placeholder,” said Hinig, 70, addressing captains, lieutenants, sergeants, officers and other members of the FPD team. In other words, Hinig, who has spent 50 years in law enforcement, won’t simply be filling a slot for six months until a full-time chief is hired. Hinig was hired Nov. 29, taking over from Chief Dan Hughes, who retired Nov. 11 after 33 years…