Big changes for Elgin police — new deputy chief, commander, officers

Big changes for Elgin police — new deputy chief, commander, officers

The Elgin Police Department is starting the new year with a new deputy chief, a new commander and 10 new police officers. Tom Michael, a commander overseeing investigations, has been named deputy chief, succeeding Adam Schuessler, who retired last year. Michael is a 23-year veteran with a bachelor’s degree in law enforcement and justice administration from Western Illinois University. In addition to his experience with the Investigative Division…