USU hires new police chief

LOGAN — Utah State University has hired a new police chief, replacing Steve Mecham who recently retired after serving for 39 years.

In a press release, the school announced that Michael J. Kuehn had been selected as the new chief and executive director of public safety. He is expected to begin March 1.

Kuehn has previously worked for the Utah Department of Public Safety, including serving as deputy commissioner of Public Safety and in nearly all levels with the Utah Highway Patrol, including trooper, sergeant, lieutenant, captain and major. He also served as deputy director over the state’s Emergency Management division and as deputy commander over the Peace Officer Standards and Training division. He started his career in 1988 as a police officer with the Los Angeles Police Department.

Working at USU will provide new twists and challenges. “I look forward to working in a younger community with students who will be our future leaders. It’s a neat place to be,” said Kuehn.

He attended Brigham Young University, where he earned a bachelor’s degree in psychology and later a master’s degree in public administration. He also attended the FBI National Academy in Quantico, Virginia, and the Northwestern University School of Police Staff and Command.

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