West Fargo police chief takes pride in community support for department

West Fargo police chief takes pride in community support for department

WEST FARGO — West Fargo Police Chief Pete Nielsen feels his agency's environment, strong leadership in the city and support from residents help him keep the police department adequately staffed. "I think recruiting and retention are two very important words in law enforcement; over the past several years, it’s been difficult to retain officers, recruit officers," Nielsen said. "I think what has probably helped keep them on staff (here) would be …