Post Falls police chief to retire

POST FALLS — Post Falls Mayor Ron Jacobson announced today that Police Chief Scot Haug will retire effective March 31, 2018.

"I want to thank Chief Haug for his 32 years of service to the people of Post Falls and the men and women of the police department," Jacobson said.

"Under Chief Haug’s leadership the PFPD is recognized as a leader in innovation and technology. The chief’s commitment to build a strong relationship between the police department and the community is paying off as we see a declining crime rate and a current approval rating of over 95 percent."

Haug began his career with the department at 19 as a volunteer reserve officer. He then became a reserve sergeant, animal safety officer, code enforcement officer, patrol officer, field training officer, sergeant, lieutenant and captain before becoming chief in 2009.

Haug is a 2010 graduate of the Post Falls Chamber of Commerce River City Leadership Academy, a recipient of Citizen of the Year, a member of the Post Falls Community Volunteers, a graduate of the FBI National Academy and served as president of the Montana-Idaho Chapter of the FBI National Associates.

Haug has been an Idaho Peace Officer Standards and Training instructor since 1992, served as the primary arrest techniques instructor at North Idaho College and is trained in SWAT tactic and command.