In front of dozens of family, friends, and community members, David Allen was sworn in as the new Police Chief of the City of Algoma Monday evening at the monthly council meeting.  Allen replaces Randy Remiker who retired on June 1 after more than four years as the police chief. City Clerk Erin Mueller, did the honors, first recognizing Remiker, who could not attend due to a military commitment.  Allen then officially assumed his duties as the Chief of Police.

Allen has over 20 years of law enforcement experience as a DNR conservation warden, including in Kewaunee County.  First Assembly Rep. Joel Kitchens was present for the ceremony and spoke during public comments.  After congratulating Allen as Algoma’s new police chief, Kitchens noted that the state legislature is working on a shared-revenue bill that would mean up to $147,000 in state funds for the City of Algoma.