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ST. GEORGE — St. George’s newly promoted chief of police says he will give the position his “very best” and that he is surrounded by the right people to help him along the way.
After bidding adieu last week to Marlon Stratton, who led the St. George Police Department for nearly 18 years, the St. George City Council voted unanimously Thursday evening to promote Richard Farnsworth as the new chief of police during a public meeting with a packed audience at City Hall.
Farnsworth, who served previously as deputy chief, is a 25-year veteran of the police force in St. George.
“I think this was a no-brainer,” Councilwoman Michele Randall said. “This was a really easy decision for us.
“I think he’s going to take over, and it’s going to be a seamless transition. And he’s going to be a great leader for the future of our department, and we’re very excited that he accepted.”
Farnsworth told the City Council that he plans to maintain the strong relationship the department has with city officials.
“I appreciate the vote of confidence, and I assure all of you that you will get my very best effort,” he said in response to the council’s affirmation.
Farnsworth said Stratton left the department in a very good position. He and Stratton go way back, having worked together since when they were both patrol officers in the early 1990s.
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