New Chief of Police Michael L. Harden to be sworn in September 12

New police chief to be sworn in
Thursday in LFP

The City of Lake Forest Park invites community members to attend the swearing-in ceremony for Michael Harden, the City’s new Chief of Police, on Thursday, September 12, 2019, at 5pm, in the City Council Chambers at Lake Forest Park City Hall.

Chief Harden began his career in local law enforcement as a patrol officer for the City of Lake Forest Park 18 years ago, in 2001. Promoted to Sergeant in 2011 and then in 2013, Chief Harden became the Support Services Division Commander in charge of Records, Property/Evidence and Investigations.

Chief Harden has a Bachelor of Applied Science from the University of Phoenix for Criminal Justice Administration and is a graduate of the FBI National Academy Session #273. Chief Harden succeeds Police Chief Steve Sutton, who retired after serving the City for the six years.

A community reception follows the swearing-in ceremony. Light refreshments will be served and the public is invited to attend and meet our new Police Chief.