Baraboo chooses new police chief

Bridget Cooke
Nov 10, 2022
Nov 10, 2022
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102922-bara-news-chief1 (copy) — Rob Sinden, who had been serving as interim Baraboo police chief since May, talks during an October forum held to introduce the public to three finalists for the police chief position. Sinden was chosen as chief by the city Police and Fire Commission.
BRIDGET COOKE, NEWS REPUBLIC

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Baraboo PFC takes new approach to hiring next police chief

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Captain Sinden and Trina Cromwell (copy) — Newly chosen Baraboo Police Chief Rob Sinden talks to city staff in August 2019 at City Hall. Sinden recently served as interim chief and captain as part of his more than 30 years with the department before taking the helm.
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Baraboo aims for proactive policing approach in seeking new chief

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