Moberly annouces next police chief
Madison Stuerman
MOBERLY, Mo. (KMIZ)
After several months of searching, the City of Moberly has a new police chief.
According to a release, Interim Chief Bobby Calvert was appointed to the position of Chief of Police on Monday.
Calvert was named interim chief after the city announced the retirement of Troy Link in March.
Calvert has worked at the Moberly Police Department for 14 years, according to the release. His experience includes the ranks of corporal and sergeant. He has served as a Narcotics Detective, SWAT Commander, DARE Officer and K9 Officer.
“He has distinguished himself as a trusted leader and valued colleague,” City Manager Michael Bugalski said in the release. “The loyalty he inspires is a testament to both his tremendous potential in this role, and the strong support he has within our department.”
The release states Calvert is a longtime advocate for officer training and development, as he has served as a Public Safety Generalist with the Department of Public Safety for 15 years.
He started his career after graduating from the Moberly Area Community College Law Enforcement Training Center in 2000. He also has a bachelor’s degree in criminal justice from Bellevue University.
Calvert will be sworn in at a City Council meeting on June 16.