League City tabs Woitena new police chief

League City, Texas has appointed a new police chief, Cliff Woitena, following the retirement of Gary Ratliff. The League City Police Department (LCPD) announced the appointment on September 12th, with Woitena being administered the oath of office immediately after the unanimous vote by the League City City Council.

Woitena has been a part of the LCPD since 1999 and has held various positions within the department. According to Community Impact, he has served as a bicycle patrol officer and even held the position of interim chief. His extensive experience within the department has prepared him well for his new role.

Chief Woitena's biography on the city's website reveals his impressive credentials. He is a U.S. Marine with the rank of sergeant and holds a bachelor's degree from Midwestern State University, a master's degree from Sam Houston State University, and a graduate certificate from the University of Virginia. He has also completed training at the Law Enforcement Management Institute of Texas and the Federal Bureau of Investigation's National Academy.

In recognition of his bravery and dedication, Chief Woitena has been honored with three Medals of Valor by the LCPD and received the Officer of the Year Award for Heroism from the 100 Club of Houston. He is married and a proud father of four.

The League City Police Department expressed their excitement for Chief Woitena's appointment and highlighted his dedication to serving both the department and the community. They invited the public to join them in congratulating him. With his extensive experience, impressive credentials, and proven commitment to public service, Chief Woitena is poised to lead the LCPD into a successful future.

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• The department said Woitena was administered the oath of office immediately following the vote.

  He joined LCPD in 1999, and since then, has taken on numerous roles prior to his ascent to chief, the north Galveston County law enforcement agency said.

  Community Impact reported that the newly minted League City Chief of Police served as everything from a bicycle patrol officer to interim chief.

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• Woitena’s biography on the city’s website said that he’s a U.S. Marine with the rank of sergeant.

  He also holds a bachelor’s degree from Midwestern State University, a master’s degree from Sam Houston State University (SHSU), and a graduate certificate from the University of Virginia (UVA).

  He additionally graduated from the Law Enforcement Management Institute of Texas and the Federal Bureau of Investigation’s (FBI) National Academy.

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• LCPD bestowed upon him three Medals of Valor and the 100 Club of Houston once honored him with its Officer of the Year Award for Heroism, the city said.

  Woitena is a married father of four.

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