The Camanche City Council approved a member of the Police Force as the new Police Chief. Richard Schmitz was formally appointed as the new chief.
Camanche City Administrator Andrew Kida says a committee of city officials interviewed three high quality candidates for the position.
Schmitz was sworn in as the Police Chief after the council vote
Later in the meeting – Schmitz expressed his thanks for the support.
He will be replacing Colin Reed who recently announced his retirement
(image is screen capture of new Camanche Police Chief at swearing in event)