KALAMAZOO, Mich. (WOOD) — Kalamazoo’s new chief of police was sworn in on Thursday.

David Boysen was sworn in as the new chief of the Kalamazoo Department of Public Safety around 4 p.m., the city said in a release.

“I appreciate all of the congratulatory messages and well-wishes from the community, family, and friends. I am very humbled by all of the support I have received. A big thank you to the people of Kalamazoo for entrusting me to keep this community safe. The support from Kalamazoo has been overwhelming and I cannot thank the community enough,” Boysen said in a statement.

David Boysen is sworn in as the chief of the Kalamazoo Department of Public Safety on Jan. 5, 2023. (Courtesy city of Kalamazoo)
David Boysen is sworn in as the chief of the Kalamazoo Department of Public Safety on Jan. 5, 2023. (Courtesy city of Kalamazoo)
David Boysen was sworn in as the chief of the Kalamazoo Department of Public Safety on Jan. 5, 2023. (Courtesy city of Kalamazoo)
David Boysen was sworn in as the chief of the Kalamazoo Department of Public Safety on Jan. 5, 2023. (Courtesy city of Kalamazoo)

His swearing in comes after former KDPS chief Vernon Coakley was ousted in late December following a harassment investigation. The investigation found allegations that he spoke inappropriately to three women were credible, the city said.

Coakley will get a severance package of $155,250 — the equivalent of a year’s pay — and the standard KDPS pension package under the separation agreement.