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Lenexa's new police chief focusing on transparency

The new police chief for the Lenexa Police Department is vowing transparency and communication after a controversial year. On Dec. 29, 2025, the City of Lenexa announced Deputy Eric Schmitz, an officer with 29 years of experience in law enforcement, including the Johnson County Sheriff’s Office and Lenexa Police Department, as the new chief of police. Schmitz is taking over for former Chief Dawn Layman, who retired in December from her role in L…
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johnsoncountypost.com broke the news in Johnson County, United States on Tuesday, January 13, 2026.
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