November 23, 2024 – Slinger, Wi – Slinger has hired a new Police Chief to take over following the upcoming retirement of Chief Dean Schmidt.
The incoming chief is Kyle Arendt. He’s a graduate of Slinger High School and currently works as a supervisor at the Fox Point Police Department.
There were 12 people who applied for the chief’s position in Slinger and five were interviewed.
Arendt spent 17 years at the Fox Point PD and nine years as supervisor. He will start in Slinger December 9, 2024, and there will be a little overlap as Schmidt’s last day will be January 3, 2025.
Schmidt was hired as chief in 2003; he took over after Steve Braun retired from the post.
Schmidt isn’t the only chief retiring in Washington County as Chief Mike Snow is also stepping down in Germantown, WI.
At the November 21, 2024, public safety committee meeting, Snow thanked the committee for its support and indicated there were “several strong internal candidates to replace him.” Snows started as chief in 2020 succeeding Chief Pete Hoell.
Snow’s last day is January 6, 2025.
A search is underway for his replacement.
This is a working story, and more details will be posted when information is available.
