Poulsbo Police names new Deputy Chief
By JENNIFER MORRIS
North Kitsap Herald Reporter
June 10, 2008 · Updated 4:05 PM
POULSBO The Poulsbo Police Department has named its first ever deputy chief, said department Chief Dennis Swiney.
Shawn Delaney, currently a lieutenant with the Visalia Police Department in California, was chosen from 17 candidates. A conditional offer of employment has been extended; the results of a background check are still pending, according to a department memo. Swiney was also a member of Visalias force before heading up Poulsbos department in November 2007.
Delaney began his law enforcement career in 1984. He previously earned a bachelors of science degree in business administration with an emphasis in industrial relations and personnel management. He has since served in many capacities, including as a burglary team investigator, patrol division and basic car team agent, investigator in a community service officers unit, administrative sergeant and reserve and patrol division sergeant.
The position of deputy chief is a newly formed one for the department. According to the memo, a sergeant and police officer position are also currently vacant. Two police clerks have recently joined the team.
Contact North Kitsap Herald Reporter Jennifer Morris at jmorris@northkitsapherald.com or 360-779-4464.Comment on this story.
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