Moorhead swears in Chris Helmick as new police chief

Helena swears in Mike Wood as city’s new police chief - Shelby County Reporter

By TYLER RALEY | Staff Writer HELENA – Standing with his hand on the Bible in front of a packed-out Helena City Hall, Mike Wood recited an oath with his wife standing right next to him, swearing him in as the city of Helena’s next police chief. Wood was sworn into his new position with the Helena Police Department during a regularly scheduled Helena City Council meeting on Monday, April 14, affirming the beginning of a new era in the city’s law …

Moorhead swears in Chris Helmick as new police chief

MOORHEAD, Minn. (KVRR) — The City of Moorhead swears in its new police chief. Chris Helmick came from across the river where he served the Fargo Police Department since 2001. He reached the title of Captain and also served with the Criminal Investigation Division, Neighborhood Services Division and the Professional Standards Division. Helmick and his family are longtime residents of Moorhead. He replaces Shannon Monroe who stepped down after mor…

Helmick sworn in as Moorhead Police Chief

Chief Chris Helmick’s first words as the Moorhead Police Chief [audio mp3="https://dehayf5mhw1h7.cloudfront.net/wp-content/uploads/sites/2329/2025/04/14200508/chris-helmick-remarks-4-14-25.mp3"] (MOORHEAD, MINN) – Moorhead has a new police chief. Chris Helmick was sworn in as the newest leader of the Moorhead Police Department at its regular meeting. “I’m honored to be able to work with the men and women of this department to keep our city safe,…

Moorhead swears in new police chief, City Council discusses cannabis business rules

MOORHEAD — The Moorhead City Council welcomed its new police chief with a swearing-in ceremony Monday, April 14. A full house of family, friends and fellow officers watched on as new Police Chief Chris Helmick took his oath of office and his wife pinned his badge to his uniform. He told the room he is committed to bringing his best to the job of chief. “As a resident to this community, it’s very important for me to keep this city as safe as pos…