Kyle Knight
Kyle Knight has been chosen as the new Chief of Police for the St. Johns Police Department. Of the 27 candidates who applied, seven individuals were selected as finalists and interviewed by an advisory committee comprised of city officials, staff and a local resident. Sergeant Knight’s selection was unanimously endorsed by the City Commission at its October 27, 2014 meeting.
Knight started his law enforcement career 27 years ago, working his way up from St. Johns Police Department dispatcher to Administrative Sergeant with the Clinton County Sheriff’s Department.
Kyle was also a patrolman for St. Johns as well as a road patrol sergeant and detective sergeant with the sheriff’s department.
Sergeant Knight replaces long-time Police Chief Michael Madden, who concludes his distinguished career in law enforcement on December 1, 2014. Chief Madden served as the St. Johns Police Chief for 24 years.
