Central Iowa Times

The City of Fort Dodge is honored to announce that City Manager David Fierke has selected local candidate, Captain Dennis Quinn, to serve as the new Police Chief for the Fort Dodge Police Department. Three panels representing community organizations, City management and Fort Dodge police officers assisted Fierke in the selection process, interviewing two finalists and providing input based on their respective areas of expertise. Quinn’s formal appointment to the post of Police Chief will take place at the Monday, March 27, 2023, City Council meeting. He will assume Chief duties on April 5, 2023, following Chief Roger Porter’s official last day. 

Quinn began his career with the Fort Dodge Police Department as a patrol officer on August 6, 2008. He assumed the role of sergeant in May of 2015 before transitioning to lieutenant in July of 2017. He was promoted to his present role of captain in December of 2020. He has served on the SERT team since 2010 as a member and team leader. Currently, he is the overall commander of the team of 22 law enforcement professionals from multiple agencies in Webster and surrounding counties. Quinn is a member of the Community Empowerment, Skill Building & Leadership Team and has worked closely with Fort Dodge schools in implementing the “I Love U Guys” Foundation’s Standard Response Protocol. He enjoys giving back to the community through his work in the department, participating in Shop with a Cop, Cop on a Rooftop, the Polar Plunge, National Night Out and other events. Quinn is a recent graduate of Northwestern University Center for Public Safety where he completed their acclaimed School of Police Staff & Command program. 

“Quinn’s passion for law enforcement, his extensive knowledge and training and his understanding of our community make Quinn the natural choice to succeed Chief Porter,” says City Manager David Fierke. “He is a proven leader with a strong work ethic and commitment to success that will serve the Fort Dodge Police Department, the City of Fort Dodge and its residents well in the coming years. I look forward to working closely with Chief Quinn.” 

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