The West Monroe Police Department announces that Chief Christopher L. Elg, has officially accepted the position of Chief of Police as of today in Tequesta, Florida, which is located in Palm Beach County near Jupiter Island.
Chief Elg began his service with the City of West Monroe in January 2004 and has dedicated 9 years of his professional career to working alongside the men and women of the West Monroe Police Department serving the citizens of West Monroe. Just a few of the many significant accomplishments that occurred during Chief Elg’s leadership was the completion of 18 classes of the Citizens Police Academy with over 400 citizens having graduated, three very successful reaccreditations of the department with each one being better than the last and the introduction of increased technology to include being selected as an agency recognized as a “Best Practices” agency in the use of social media.
Chief Elg said “It has been a career highlight and an honor to serve with the men and women of the West Monroe Police Department. Together we have provided a high level of professional service to the community which continues to make West Monroe a great place to live and work.”
“Nine years ago when we moved here we quickly fell in love with the community and made many friends here. While it is bittersweet to be leaving, we are excited about the chance to live and work in a coastal community which will afford us many great opportunities to enjoy as a family.”
Chief Elg begins his new position on February 4th, 2013.
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Statement from Chief Christopher L. Elg
December 28, 2012
Today, I wish to inform the West Monroe community that I have accepted a position as Chief of Police in Tequesta, Florida.
My family and I are thrilled to have the opportunity to relocate to this wonderful community in a terrific part of the country, but we have equally heavy hearts because we are leaving the West Monroe community.
West Monroe is a magnificent place to live and my family has been enriched by the many offerings available here. I have been honored to have worked in this community for the past nine years, and equally honored to have worked with the many dedicated and professional members of the West Monroe Police Department. These true public servants are second to none. Their dedication to protect and serve this community is unparalleled and I will miss them tremendously. I am confident that our many successes over the past several years have been the result of their commitment to doing what’s right for the community. Please continue to support them in their tireless efforts.
I am grateful to all concerned who have supported my work as Chief of Police over these many years. With the assistance of my officers, this department has continued to grow to be the outstanding, nationally accredited department that it is. That is no small feat and I am thrilled to have been able to have been a part of this effort.
As we all look to 2013 with hopes for good health and success, I want to thank everyone for their support, and extend to you my very best wishes for the future.
Thank you for everything you have done to make my tenure as West Monroe Police Chief so fulfilling.
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