01-16-19 Captain Doug Overman Promoted to Chief of PoliceCITY of City Clerk's Office
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PRESS RELEASE
For Immediate Release
January 16, 2019
After initiating a nationwide search, reviewing 58 applications and undertaking a process where
selected applicants went through three separate interview sessions and a community open house,
the City of Kalispell is pleased to announce the promotion of current Captain, Doug Overman, to
the position of Chief of Police, effective January 21. Doug has been with the City of Kalispell
since 2000 working in various capacities for the Kalispell Police Department. "Doug's
engagement with the employees, community, and respective partners will be an asset to the
organization as he begins his tenure as the Chief of Police." Reported City Manager, Doug
Russell. "He demonstrates a character and skill set that will provide for successful leadership of
the department."
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Questions can be directed to Kalispell City Manager Doug Russell at (406) 758-7703, or
drussellkkalispell. com.