Mike Butaud, who has been acting police chief in Olathe since June 1, has been tapped to stay in the position permanently.
He has spent his entire career with the Olathe Police Department and replaces Chief Steven Menke, who retired in April.
“Olathe is one of America’s safest cities for a number of reasons, but none more so than the men and women who serve in the Olathe Police Department,” City Manager Michael Wilkes said in a news release.
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