SPRING LAKE PARK – Spring Lake Park’s police chief announced his retirement. In a letter to city leaders on January 11, 2021 Chief Doug Ebeltoft announced he will retire in mid-August.
The letter said, “Over the past several months as I have reflected on this awesome opportunity and honor, I have determined that it is time for me to transition to a new segment of my life’s journey and allow a new Director of Public Safety/Police Chief to lead this department and city though it’s next chapter of opportunities.”
According to his letter, Ebeltoft has been with the department since 1988, and has been chief since 2010. He told city leaders he would be happy to help with the hiring process for a new chief.
