By SALINA POST
Deputy Chief Sean Morton has been appointed as Salina's interim police chief. He will begin his interim role Friday.
Earlier this month, Salina Police Chief Brad Nelson announced that he was retiring.
READ: Salina Police Chief Brad Nelson to retire
"Chief Nelson intended to retire on September 2nd, but has elected to move that date to July 1 due to family medical issues," today's announcement from the City of Salina noted.
“I wish Chief Nelson well in his retirement and I appreciate Deputy Chief Morton’s willingness to serve as the interim police chief. Serving as Deputy Chief since 2014, Chief Morton will provide continuity and will continue and build upon the momentum in initiatives started under Chief Nelson’s leadership,” Salina City Manager Mike Schrage said.
Morton started his career with the Salina Police Department in 1991, according to information provided by the City of Salina. His previous roles include police officer, detective, lieutenant, captain, and deputy chief. He holds a bachelor’s degree in criminal justice from Kansas Wesleyan University, and is a 2016 graduate of the FBI National Academy.
The City of Salina has begun the process of soliciting applications for the vacant police chief position.