Michelle Weber was sworn in Tuesday as Jacksonâs new police chief.
Because of the pandemic she had to take her oath virtually, which she admitted was strange, but also great because it allowed her mom, sister, husband, kids and friends to tune in for the historic moment from all over the country.
Weber was all smiles as Municipal Judge Melissa Owens conducted the swearing-in ceremony in front of town employees, councilors and Mayor Hailey Morton Levinson.
âI am humbled to work for such a great police department,â Weber told the News&Guide.
Weber is enthusiastic about the âawesome responsibilityâ that sheâs been given, and wants to emphasize her commitment to involving the community more in the day-to-day operations of the Jackson Police Department.
The Town of Jackson this week named Michelle Weber, who has been serving as interim chief of the Jackson Police Department since Todd Smith retired last summer, permanently to the position.
âI am humbled and honored to lead this incredible team of men and women in the Jackson Police Department as their chief,â Weber said. âIt is my goal to initiate a cultural shift within the department to become even more community-oriented, impartial, effective and transparent.â
Weber, who holds an undergraduate degree in criminal justice and a masterâs in leadership and management, has been with the department for 16 years.