Leimback to retire as chief after 40 years on the force.

Chief Leimback

By Allison Scarbrough. OCP Editor.

HART — Hart Police Chief Dan Leimback has submitted his letter of retirement to the Hart City Council after serving the department for 40 years.

Leimback’s letter of retirement is on the council’s agenda for Tuesday’s meeting, Jan. 12, as a public comment/correspondence item.

Leimback’s last day on the job will be June 23, he said.

The chief began working part-time in June of 1976, and he became chief Feb. 1, 1980.

Leimback’s law enforcement training includes studies at Ferris State University and a training academy through the Michigan State Police.