[Vision2020] PR - Chief of Police Announces Retirement

Thu Nov 4 18:00:22 PDT 2010

City of Moscow
Administration
206 E Third Street
Moscow, ID 83843
Contact: Gary J. Riedner, City Supervisor
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PRESS RELEASE
Title:  Chief of Police Announces Retirement after 40 Years

November 3, 2010 – The City of Moscow announces the retirement of the head of the Moscow Police Department (MPD).  Daniel L. Weaver, Chief of Police for the City of Moscow will retire on December 31, 2010.

[Description: Description: Dan Weaver]Chief Weaver has been involved in police work in Idaho for the past thirty nine years.  Starting as a Moscow Reserve Officer in January 1971, he has served in every major division of the MPD and was named Chief in 1995.  He earned a bachelor’s degree in Criminal Justice and a master’s degree in Educational Administration both from the University of Idaho.  Weaver is a graduate of the FBI National Academy and was appointed by Idaho Governors Dirk Kempthorne and C.L. “Butch” Otter as Chair of the Idaho Peace Officer Standards and Training Council (POST) in 2003, 2009 and 2010 He spent eight years as the liaison and director of the University of Idaho Campus Police Division.  He has trained students and officers in sexual assault prevention, security and crime prevention.  Weaver initiated the first crime prevention program in Moscow on the University of Idaho campus and has served on various committees including the Acquaintance Rape Prevention Task Force, Campus Safety Committee, Alcohol Awareness Committee, Disability Services Advisory Committee and the Behavior Review Committee.  He has been a guest instructor at the University of Idaho and served as an adjunct faculty member in the Justice Studies Department at Lewis and Clark State College in Lewiston, Idaho. Weaver was honored as the recipient of the biannual Ismat and Mannan Sheik Award in recognition of his work for community inclusiveness and respect for diversity.  Weaver has also received his POST - Executive Certificate and led the MPD’s accreditation by the Idaho Police Chiefs Association.  Weaver is also involved in the following agencies as a volunteer:

•         International Association of Chiefs of Police
•         International Association of Campus Law Enforcement Administrators
•         Federal Bureau of Investigation National Academy Associates
•         Rural Law Enforcement Technology Center Advisory Council
•         Rocky Mountain Information Network
•         Idaho Chiefs of Police Association
•         Idaho Peace Officers Standards and Training Council (Chair)
•         Idaho Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force
•         Idaho Peace Officers Association
•         Idaho Crime Prevention Association
•         Quad-Cities Drug Task Force
•         Region II Critical Incident Task Force
•         Whitcom Executive Board
•         Moscow Human Rights Commission

Mayor Nancy Chaney states, “Chief Weaver is a much-respected, warmly-regarded champion of community-oriented policing.  Moscow has benefited immeasurably from his effective, yet gentle style of leadership over his many years of service.  We wish Dan and his wife Sally well as they pursue life’s next adventures in retirement.”

[Description: Description: Duke]David J. Duke, current Assistant Chief of Police has been recognized as the best candidate to lead Moscow’s Police Department and is the recommended replacement for the Police Chief position.   Duke has been involved in police work for the past thirty-six years.  After serving twenty-three years with the Oklahoma City Police Department, he was hired by the MPD in 1999.  Duke earned a B.S. degree in Criminal Justice in 1984 and a Master’s Degree in Criminal Justice Management and Administration in 1986, both from the University of Central Oklahoma.  He is a graduate of the FBI National Academy and Northwestern University’s School of Police Staff and Command.  He possesses basic, intermediate, advanced, and management certificates through the Idaho Peace Officers Training Council.

Gary J. Riedner, Moscow City Supervisor notes, “This occasion offers an opportunity to review the structure and organization of the MPD.  By making some changes, the City is able to retain its commitment to the promotion of qualified employees while meeting the City’s mission to deliver quality municipal services while ensuring responsible use of resources.”

As the City continually looks for ways to improve operations in all departments, the MPD is no exception.  With the changes made in the Police Chief position, several other changes in the department are being made to ensure citizens receive the best, most efficient service possible.  To that end, the Assistant Chief of Police position will be eliminated and a sergeant’s position will be re-classified to lieutenant.  This additional lieutenant will join the two existing lieutenants (Lt. David Lehmitz and Lt. Paul Kwiatkowski) in leading a streamlined division structure to include an Operations, Support Services, and Campus Division.

Weaver will receive a retirement compensation package that will include 18 months of health coverage beginning January 1, 2011 and a lump sum payment of $60,000. “This package, in conjunction with the restructuring of the department, will result in a net financial gain for the City of Moscow and will allow for more efficiency in police administration,” explained Riedner.  Council President Wayne Krauss comments, “The Chief’s retirement is a great loss, however, the ability to make some personnel adjustments is a financial benefit for our community during these tough economic times.  He will be missed, but surely not forgotten.”

The City of Moscow and MPD follows a Community Policing model designed to meet the goal of supporting our community as a whole.  Highly trained, sworn police officers continuously interact with citizens in an informal atmosphere. The Community Policing model was implemented by Weaver during his tenure with the City.  Taking a proactive stance to address public safety issues and working with agencies and citizens in a positive manner is a proven method of precluding criminal activity before it becomes a much larger issue and safety risk.  This promotes an atmosphere of increase responsiveness and responsibility throughout our community.

The Moscow City Council is expected to accept Weaver’s retirement and Duke’s appointment on November 15, 2010, to be effective on January 1, 2011.

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Story Contact: Gary J. Riedner, City Supervisor
Phone: 208.883.7006
Email: griedner at ci.moscow.id.us<mailto:griedner at ci.moscow.id.us>

The City of Moscow delivers quality municipal services while ensuring responsible use of resources.
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Jen Pfiffner
Assistant to the City Supervisor
City of Moscow
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