Jason Stugelmeyer begins new role as Bismarck police chief

Jason Stugelmeyer begins new role as Bismarck police chief

BISMARCK, ND (KXNET) — Friday was Jason Stugelmeyer's first day in his new role of Bismarck police chief, after he took over for Dave Draovitch, who retired this week. Stugelmeyer has worked for Bismarck police since 2001, and was more recently serving as deputy chief in charge of field services. Stugelmeyer says with a growing city population, Bismarck PD now has 136 sworn officers as well as 30 support staff, and they're now finding ways to us…