MAHOMET, Ill. (WAND) - The Village of Mahomet is naming David Smysor as the next Chief of Police.
Smysor will be named chief at a special board of trustees meeting on Aug. 12, effective Oct. 1. He will replace the outgoing chief, Mike Metzler, who is retiring September 30.
Smysor currently serves as Deputy Chief of Police for the City of Urbana Police Department. He has been a law enforcement officer for 24 years, all with the City of Urbana Police Department where he began as a patrol officer in 2001.
Smysor, a resident of Mahomet, holds a Bachelor of Science in Law Enforcement and Justice Administration from Western Illinois University. He is a graduate of the 291st Session of the FBI National Academy and graduate of Police Staff and Command from Northwestern University. He is also a veteran of the Illinois National Guard where he served from 1997-2005. He is a member of several professional associations including FBI National Academy Associates, International Association of Chiefs of Police, and the Illinois Association of Chiefs of Police.
Smysor said, "My past experiences in law enforcement have provide me with a strong foundation in community-focused policing, crisis leadership, personnel development, and strategic planning. I understand the values and
expectations of Mahomet’s residents, and I am honored to help lead and serve in a way that reinforces trust, accountability, and collaboration between the police department and the community.”
Village President Jason Tompkins said, "With a proven career in law enforcement spanning more than two decades, Dave brings a wealth of experience and strong leadership. I am confident under his guidance; the department will continue to uphold its tradition of excellence and reach even
greater heights.”
Village Administrator Patrick Brown added, "Dave’s experience in patrol and investigations and later leading those divisions as a lieutenant and deputy chief, will be a tremendous asset to the department. When we started this process to search for new police chief, our first step was determining what criteria we were looking for in this individual. We are fortunate to have found Dave who was exactly what we were looking for in a leader, in a law enforcement officer and in a person.
“Dave is well prepared to wear a lot of hats and knows how to balance the operational side and the administrative side of police work. He knows the department is in a great position right now and he wants to continue to build on that foundation through communication, collaboration and steadiness.”
Smysor’s first official day with the village will be on September 1. For the first month he will work closely with Chief Metzler to ensure a smooth transition until he official assumes the chief duties on October 1.
The village began its public search in May.
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