Dale Weimaster has been appointed police chief for the city of Russell effective Friday.

Weimaster started as a Russell Police patrolman in 1994, working through the ranks to become  police captain in 2009.

He’s attended the Kansas Police Administrator’s School, FBI Law Enforcement Executive Development Association’s Leadership and Management training, and Kansas Law Enforcement Training Center’s Advanced Supervision and Management course.

He replaces and was appointed by Russell City Manager Jon Quinday, the former police chief.

Weimaster will be sworn into office at 2p.m. Friday, March 1, in the City Building.  The public is invited to attend.