Retiring Wyandotte Police Chief Brian Zalewski (at podium) speaks during the June 3 City Council meeting, as Deputy Police Chief Archie Hamilton (left), who will become the new police chief; Mayor Robert DeSana; Treasurer Todd Browning; Councilmembers Kelly Stec and Todd Hanna; and City Engineer Jesus Plasencia listen.
Incoming Wyandotte Police Chief Archie Hamilton speaks during the June 3 City Council meeting.
By SUE SUCHYTA
Sunday Times Newspapers
WYANDOTTE – Deputy Police Chief Archie Hamilton will become the city’s new police chief following Brian Zalewski’s June 14 retirement, which was announced at the June 3 City Council meeting.
Zalewski served for 33 years with the Wyandotte police force.
Hamilton has served with the Wyandotte Police Department since October 2002, and is a graduate of the FBI National Academy. He received both a bachelor’s degree in community development – administration and a master’s degree in administration leadership from Central Michigan University.