The Boise Police Department is set to welcome a new Chief of Police in September, as Christopher Dennison is sworn into office at City Hall by Boise Mayor McLean.
- Outgoing Chief Ron Winegar reflects on his unexpected return to the force two years ago, aiming to bring stability and prioritize officer wellness.
- Incoming Chief Dennison will officially start in office on September 15th, with Chief Winegar set to retire on September 20th.
(The following is a transcription of the full broadcast story.)
A new chapter for the Boise Police Department will start in September as Chris Dennison is sworn in to become the Chief of Police.
Dennison previously worked as Assistant Chief for the Tucson Police Department, where he started his career in law enforcement in 2002.
It’s a bittersweet ceremony for outgoing Boise Police Chief Ron Winegar. His ascent two years ago into the position of Police Chief was an expedited experience after deciding to ditch retirement to return to the force.
“I think the one word that comes to mind is ‘overwhelmed.’ I certainly had no intention of coming back; I was happily coasting down the highways of retired life, then all of a sudden, it felt like I was going up a mountain at top speed,” says outgoing Boise Police Chief Ron Winegar.