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City of Ramsey Selects New Police Chief upon Retirement of Chief Jim Way After 30 years of service with the Ramsey Police Department, Police Chief Jim Way is retiring. Chief Way began working for the City of Ramsey as a patrol officer in January 1985. Since then, Way has held many titles, moving up the ranks to Investigator, Corporal and Sergeant. In 2002 he was selected as Police Chief, where he has continued to serve for the last 13 years. Throughout his three decades of service, Chief Way has led many accomplishments for the Ramsey PD, such as instigating numerous technological advancements and implementing the department's current fitness program. Filling Way's shoes will be no easy task, but after an extensive interview, the City of Ramsey proudly selected Captain Jeff Katers to take over as the new Police Chief on February 1, 2015. Katers started his career with the Ramsey Police Department in 2000. He too began as a patrol officer and has served in many different positions within the department including Investigator, Investiga- tions Sergeant, Support Services Sergeant, Administra- tive Sergeant, Lieutenant and Captain in July 2012, the position he currently serves. Prior to his role at the City of Ramsey, Katers worked as a Bailiff and Corrections Officer for ten years. Over the past few months, Chief Way and Captain Katers have been working closely to transition Katers into his new role. "Chief Way has been a great men- tor and has helped me develop strengths and overcome weaknesses," Katers states. In April 2014, Katers spent ten weeks in Quantico, Virginia, learning from other national and international law enforcement leaders at the FBI National Academy. Chief Way is also a graduate of the FBI National Academy and an advocate for law en- forcement leadership. "This was a highlight of my career development and Chief Way made it possible for me to attend. I will use that knowledge and experience to lead the Ramsey Police Department into the future;' says Kat- ers. As Police Chief, Katers will oversee the following department personnel: 22 sworn officers, a crime preven- tion specialist, a commu- nity service officer, four administrative employees and several volunteer reserve officers and police explorers. "Captain Kat- ers will be a perfect fit for the department," Chief Way states. As Way has done over the last 30 years, Katers will continue to strive for advancement of the Ramsey Police Department. "I believe in continual development and creating operational efficiencies," Katers says. As Chief of Police, Katers aims to introduce programs that will further promote the City of Ramsey's reputation as a safe community, as laws and technology continue to change. While Way looks forward to spending time with his family and friends in the months ahead, Katers is excited to take on his new role as Ramsey Chief of Police. The City of Ramsey, its residents and businesses, have been fortunate to have Chief Way as a respectable leader and protector for the past 30 years and are now privileged to have Chief Katers leadership going forward.