The new Russell Police Chief, Dale Weimaster, was sworn into office this afternoon by Deputy City Clerk Karen Gates.

Weimaster has been serving as interim chief since Jon Quinday resigned that position to become the new Russell City Manager.

The ceremony was a family affair at city hall, with Weimaster’s wife Joan pinning on his badge.  His children, Jennifer,  of St. Joseph, MO, and Bryan, of Hays, pinned medals to his uniform collar.

Weimaster started working for the Russell Police Department in 1994.  He currently serves on the Russell County Emergency Communications Advisory Board and the Local Emergency Planning Commission.