Overview

• The city posted a brief public safety announcement placing Chief Mikael Dahlstrom on leave effective immediately.
• Deputy Chief Carson Thomas is leading the department during Dahlstrom’s absence.
• The announcement offered no explanation for the decision and said no additional information is available.
• Officials emphasized that public safety services will continue without interruption.
• Local reporting notes Dahlstrom has 13 years with the department and was promoted to chief in June 2019, and news outlets have requested comment from him and Mayor Jeff Weisensel.