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Police Chief Troy Swenson to retire Feb. 7, 2025; commission directs internal recruitment for replacement
Summary
Police Chief Troy Swenson submitted his resignation/retirement effective Feb. 7, 2025; the commission accepted the resignation and voted to advertise the vacancy internally first for the full-time exempt chief position.
Police Chief Troy Swenson submitted his resignation/retirement, with the transcript stating his last day will be Feb. 7, 2025. The commission moved to accept the resignation and approved by roll call. The body then voted to advertise for the police-chief position and directed that recruitment efforts be internal first; staff described the role as a full-time exempt position eligible for full benefits.
Why it matters: Leadership turnover in the police department sets a recruitment and transition timetable for the city's public safety operations; internal-first recruitment narrows the initial candidate pool and may speed the internal transition process.
What happens next: Staff will advertise the position internally per the commission's instruction and proceed with recruitment steps; the commission accepted the resignation and formalized advertising direction by vote.
