Des Moines names Mike McTaggart
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Opinion: Des Moines police chief should insist on fairness, break from past on openness
Even an internal hire can forge new paths, and Michael McTaggart needs to do that for Des Moines police, writes the Register's editorial board.
Michael McTaggart named Des Moines’ next Police Chief
With a unanimous vote on Wednesday the Des Moines City Council named Michael McTaggart as Des Moines’ next Police Chief. McTaggart has been with the DMPD for 25 years, spending time in the patrol division,
McTaggart tapped as Des Moines’ 45th police chief
Michael McTaggart has been unanimously selected by the Des Moines City Council as the city’s 45th police chief. The council made the decision on Wednesday during a special meeting. McTaggart, who began his career as a Des Moines police officer 25 years ago,
Des Moines names 25-year veteran as police chief to replace retiring Dana Wingert
Des Moines' new police chief is Michael McTaggart, a 25-year veteran of the department he will now oversee. City Manager Scott Sanders and Mayor Connie Boesen announced the hire at a news conference Wednesday. The Des Moines City Council unanimously approved the appointment at a special meeting.
Community leaders react to the announcement of new Des Moines police chief
The City of Des Moines named their new police chief this week. Local 5 finds out how the community is reacting to the city's chosen candidate.
Des Moines leaders make internal hire for new police chief
Maj. Michael McTaggart will need to be confirmed by the Des Moines City Council before he officially takes the role.
Des Moines narrows down search for next police chief to two candidates. See who:
The city of Des Moines has narrowed down its search and named its top two candidates for Des Moines Police Department's police chief.
Some community leaders invited to help pick Des Moines police chief question the process
Some community leaders involved in interviewing the Des Moines Police Department's new police chief are questioning the city's process and decision.
Des Moines City Council unanimously approves city’s next police chief
After the announcement of who the new Des Moines Police Department Chief of Police would be, Des Moines City Council members locked in the selection by a vote in a special session. The council voted 7-0 to approve the recommendation by City Manager Scott Sanders.
Police: Des Moines man arrested after high-speed chase
A Des Moines man is in jail following an overnight chase. Police say 32-year-old Tate Yates led officers on a pursuit through the south side of Des Moines. Iowa Department of Transportation cameras caught part of the chase on Highway 5.
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One of Des Moines' police chief candidate finalists is in bankruptcy. Here's what we know:
He and Des Moines Maj. Michael McTaggart will meet with the Des Moines City Council and a select group of community members Thursday for final interviews, which are closed to the public.
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Michael T. Nietzel
Michael Nietzel is president emeritus of Missouri State University. A Forbes contributor since 2019, he writes about higher education. After earning his B.A. from Wheaton College (Illinois), he ...
Michael McTaggart named new Des Moines police chief
Maj. Michael McTaggart of the Des Moines Police Department replaces Chief Dana Wingert, who has served as police chief since ...