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Aug 20, 2024 · LONGVIEW — After a 31-year career in law enforcement exclusively with the Kelso Police Department, Kelso Police Chief Darr Kirk is stepping down this month to lead Cowlitz 911. Kirk, 55, is...

The City of Kelso is pleased to announce the selection of Darr Kirk as its next Police Chief effective June 1st. The appointment fills the vacancy created by the retirement of Chief Andrew Hamilton in April of this year.

Jul 2, 2024 · Kelso Police Department Chief Darr Kirk informed Washington State Patrol Chief John R. Batiste of the crash on May 1, stating, at the time, the deputies’ involvement in the crash was unclear.

Jun 1, 2019 · Kelso has a new police chief: longtime police department captain Darr Kirk. Kirk will officially lead the agency starting Saturday, but he has served as interim chief since former Chief Andy ...

We are pleased to share the news from City Manager Steve Taylor that KPD's new Police Chief is Darr Kirk. Congratulations!

Nov 12, 2024 · Fletcher accepted the position a few months after the former chief, Darr Kirk, stepped down in August. Now, as the department leader, he said his top priority is the health, safety and well-being...

Our Facility Improvement Team has been meeting since January 2017, to take a good look at where we stand with our facilities, compare that to where we want them to be for our children, and map out a plan to get there.

City Manager Taylor announced that Captain Darr Kirk will be appointed as the interim Kelso Police Chief effective 5:00 pm on Tuesday 04/30/2019.

Aug 20, 2024 · After a 31-year career in law enforcement exclusively with the Kelso Police Department, Kelso Police Chief Darr Kirk is stepping down this month to lead Cowlitz 911. Kirk, 55, is leaving his...