McTaggart took over as police chief on Oct. 9 following the retirement of Dana Wingert. WOI Des Moines. ... 25-year DMPD veteran Maj. Michael McTaggart took up the helm of the department.

And it's the same value system Michael McTaggart Jr. has carried throughout his life. McTaggart, 49, was announced as the 45th police chief in October, succeeding longtime Chief Dana Wingert to ...

Major Michael McTaggart was sworn in as Des Moines' 45th chief of police on Thursday afternoon. "I believe I've been given the tools to lead this city, and it's my opportunity at this point to put ...

“Michael McTaggart stood out as a candidate not only for his achievements, but also for the relationships he has built in our community over the past 25 years,” Sanders said in a news release.

The new Des Moines chief, internal hire Maj. Michael McTaggart, should take advantage of his honeymoon period by setting clear expectations, both internally and externally, for his 400-plus employees.

DMPD Chief Michael McTaggart speaks with community members on Tuesday, March 3, 2025, at the Polk County Central Senior Center. Department needs mentors, training in wake of shootings.

The Des Moines City Council will hold a special meeting Wednesday to appoint the city's next police chief.

Major Michael McTaggart was sworn in as Des Moines' 45th chief of police on Thursday afternoon. "I believe I've been given the tools to lead this city, and it's my opportunity at this point to put ...