Tag: Hawley Police Department

New Police Chief in Hawley 

There’s a new Police Chief in the City of Hawley. After almost a decade on the job Hawley Police Chief Joe Backlund has retired. Stepping into Backlund’s position is a familiar face, as the City of Hawley decided to promote within, and hired School Resource Officer Scott Steer. Chief Steer tells us more about his…
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April 1, 2025 0

Hawley City Council approves hiring of new Police Chief 

The Hawley City Council approved the hiring of a new Police Chief at their council meeting on Monday night. Hawley City Administrator Lonnie Neuner tells us who the council decided to hire.  Neuner also told us more about Chief Steer, and why the council felt comfortable moving forward with him.  Finally, Neuner recapped some other…
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March 19, 2025 0