MU Police Chief Doug Schwandt is retiring after 20 years in the position, Vice Chancellor for Operations Gary Ward announced Monday. Brian Weimer, major of operations with MU Police, will serve as interim chief effective Aug. 3.
Weimer, who joined the department in 1992, currently oversees the patrol division, the crime prevention unit, the investigation division and staff services, according to a Monday news release. He is also responsible for, among other duties, the selection and promotion of officers, officer training and investigating the department's internal affairs.
He will replace Schwandt, who announced his retirement in June, according to the release. Prior to his 20 years heading MU's department, he served 21 years with Columbia police.
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