The City of Rawlins is proud to announce the selection of our community’s new police chief, Michael Ward. He will start this summer.
City Manager Shawn Metcalf said “Mike is going to be an incredible asset to our community. As a third-generation police officer, Mike emanates a profound commitment to public service. He is a very personable, professional, and service oriented leader. His attention to detail and recall abilities were like nothing I’ve ever seen before, he reminded me of a real-life Sherlock Holmes. His dedication to caring for the community he serves shone throughout his interview. Please join me in welcoming him to Rawlins!”
Ward is currently the Commander of the 6th District of Montgomery County, Maryland’s Department of Police. This includes running all police activities within the district, including patrol, investigations, traffic, and school and community resource officers for a population of almost 159,000. He worked up through the ranks from Patrol Officer to Captain of his Department’s Criminal Investigations Division to his current office of Commander. He was selected to attend the US Naval Postgraduate School for his master’s degree, funded entirely by the US Department of Homeland Security, and received numerous internal and external awards in his career.
Ward said “My wife and I are so excited that we get to live and work in Rawlins! The people are the biggest attraction for us. It is a great community, and we are excited to get back to the mountains and cooler weather. I am honored that you have placed your trust in me to lead the men and women of our Police Department.”
For more information, please contact Mira Miller, City of Rawlins Community Relations Coordinator, at 307-328-4500 ext. 1022.
