Middleton appoints new police chief

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The city of Middleton appointed Steven P. Thompson as its new police chief, WMTV15 reports. He will officially begin in his role on Jan. 27, 2025.

Thompson is currently the New Berlin Police Department’s captain of patrol and special services. He has worked in law enforcement for almost 20 years and teaches at the Waukesha County Technical College.

Thompson’s hiring follows a five-month recruitment process.

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