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Saint Marys names Kenneth Michael Schafer as next police chief, effective Jan. 1, 2026
City Council of Saint Marys · September 16, 2025
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Summary
The council approved the appointment of Sergeant Kenneth Michael Schafer as the next chief of police, to begin duties Jan. 1, 2026, with a swearing-in planned for the Jan. 5, 2026 reorganization meeting; council approved the appointment by voice vote.
City staff recommended Sergeant Kenneth Michael Schafer as the next chief of police following Chief Tom Nicholas's announced retirement at year-end. Staff told council that Schafer has more than 21 years of law-enforcement experience, including 17 years…
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