Dan Gangwer was sworn in as
the new Assistant Chief of the LPD
CITY OF LOVELAND: Krista Rose, Marketing Coordinator (Edited for publication)
LOVELAND, OH (March 2, 2023) – The City of Loveland announced the hiring/appointment of Dan Gangwer as Assistant Police Chief for the Loveland Police Department (LPD).
Newly appointed Assistant Police Chief Loveland Police Department Dan Gangwer is sworn in by Loveland Mayor Kathy Bailey February 28, 2023 (Photo provided)
Gangwer was sworn into office by Loveland Mayor Kathy Bailey during theCity Council meeting Tuesday, February 28.
He fills the assistant chief position left unfilled since 2016. The city began the search for the right candidate to fill the vacant position in 2022.
Gangwer comes to Loveland from the Kettering Police Department, where he served for the past 27.5 years. He earned several promotions during his career there achieving the ranks of sergeant, captain, lieutenant and ultimately serving as assistnat chief for Kettering beginning in 2016.
Michael Gabrielson – hired as new Loveland Police Chief effective August 1, 2022 (Photo provided)
“As we began our search, it became clear this needed to be someone who would work well with our team, would become part of our community, and be someone we could trust to help us fulfill our mission.”said LPD Chief Michael Gabrielson. “After considering all candidates, it quickly became clear Dan was the correct choice for Loveland and we are fortunate to have someone with his knowledge and experience.”
Gangwer served several years in field training, SWAT team leadership, bike patrol, rangemaster, and weapons instructor/armorer. As a supervisor, he has led operations in patrol, jail, court, community relations, investigations, and dispatch.
Gangwer graduated from the University of Louisville with a Bachelor’s Degree in Police Administration.
“We are very proud of our police department,” said Mayor Kathy Bailey. “Assistant Chief Gangwer will uphold LPD’s high standards and integrity.”
Newly appointed Assistant Loveland Police Chief Dan Gangwer poses with Loveland Mayor Kathy Bailey, Police Chief Michael Gabrielson and members of Loveland City Council folllowig his swearing-in Tuesday, February 28, 2023 (Photo provided)
About the City of Loveland
Loveland, Ohio, is about 15 miles northeast of Cincinnati, straddling Hamilton, Clermont and Warren Counties. The city has a population of approximately 13,000 residents and is best known for its charming historic downtown and location on the beautiful Little Miami River. These features make Loveland a destination for shopping, dining and outdoor recreation, as well as a popular hub along the Little Miami Scenic Bike Trail. For more information, please visit lovelandoh.gov.
About the Loveland Police Department
The Loveland Police Department (LPD) mission is to provide excellent customer-oriented service with integrity while continuously improving. LPD operates 24 hours a day, 7 days a week to offer a variety of services for the community. For more information, please visit https://www.lovelandoh.gov/189/Police.
