DE PERE, WI (WTAQ) – De Pere has named its new police chief.
The De Pere Police and Fire Commission selected Police Captain Jeremy Muraski.
Muraski replaces Chief Derek Beiderwieden who is retiring after nearly 20 years with the department.
Before becoming captain in De Pere in 2019, Muraski served on the Green Bay Police Department for 21 years.
In a Statement from City Hall:
Throughout his career, Muraski has been a decorated, adaptable, and innovative leader, including winning awards in 2010 for saving individuals trapped in a house fire; advancing mental health initiatives in communities; updating critical investigation processes for crime and death scenes; revamping OWI Search Warrant templates; seeking out educational and training opportunities and grants for himself and others; implementing new programs for victims of domestic violence, and much more.
He has also planned numerous presidential and VIP visits, Green Bay Packers games, and Super Bowl Victory events and parades, among others.
De Pere Mayor James Boyd says:
“Captain Muraski is an excellent leader, and one we are thrilled to see take over as Police Chief in our community,” said De Pere Mayor James Boyd. “Our City has long been known for its safety and high quality of life, and we look forward to Captain Muraski continuing this standard while also spearheading new ways of offering progressive, innovative, responsive, and professional policing in the City of De Pere.”
Captain Muraski will be sworn in as chief December 23rd.
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