Police Department Promotions

(Le Mars) — Prior to the start of the Le Mars City Council meeting on Tuesday, Le Mars Police Chief Kevin Vande Vegte announced three promotions with Le Mars Police officers.  Chief Vande Vegte formally acknowledged the recent promotion of Jay King to the rank of Assistant Police Chief.  Officers Lenny Flack and Dan Plueger were promoted to the rank of Sergeant.

Vande Vegte says the promotions were made in part to place a supervisor on each shift.

The police chief says the promotions are effective, immediately.