The City of Lowell will see Dennis J. Albert take the helm as the new police chief, starting February 17, following the retirement of Chief Christopher Hurst, who served the Lowell Police Department for 31 years. According to WOODTV, Albert brings a long career spanning 25 years at the Kent County Sheriff's Office. Most recently, as a lieutenant. Will now oversee the city's 12 police officers and manage various responsibilities from recruitment to budget management.
According to an MLive report, Albert is an experienced law enforcement officer, trained firefighter, and emergency medical technician. He has served as a paid-on-call firefighter for nine years while completing his bachelor's degree in criminal justice at Grand Valley State University. His multifaceted skill set is further enriched by his supervisory roles in road patrol, involvement in units such as the Tactical Apprehension and Confrontation Team and the FBI Violent Crime Fugitive Task Force, and his experience combatting child abuse and domestic violence.
Lowell City Manager Mike Burns expressed the city's enthusiasm for Albert's appointment, praising his broad skill set, strong work ethic, and effective leadership abilities. He also emphasized aligning his extensive local experience with the community's needs, according to a WOODTV news release. Albert reciprocated this sentiment, stating, "I am honored to have been chosen as Lowell’s new police chief," and affirming his commitment to safeguarding community members, as noted in reporting by WZZM13.
