BROOKINGS, S.D. (KELO.com) — Brookings has a new police chief, albeit temporarily.
The City of Brookings has named Steve Lamken as interim police chief who will serve during the vacancy and transition from Chief Erickson’s retirement to hiring Brookings’ new police chief.
The hiring process for a new chief will take two to three months or longer.
The City has opted to bring in an interim chief during this time to assist in the continuation of leadership efforts, daily operations, projects, and advancements that will continue to take place at the Brookings Police Department.
