Rieser Appointed Sarasota Chief of Police

Government

City Manager Marlon Brown has announced the appointment of Capt. James Rieser as chief of police of the Sarasota Police Department. With nearly 30 years of law enforcement experience, Rieser will serve as the City of Sarasota’s 12th police chief. He will begin his new position at 5pm Friday, January 29.

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