SOUTH HAVEN, MI — There’s a new public safety leader in town on the shores of Lake Michigan.

Adam DeBoer has been named South Haven’s new police chief in recognition of his “stellar work” in the interim role, the city said in a statement on Monday, Nov. 24.

DeBoer has worked for the South Haven Police Department for more than 20 years.

Water safety advocates applauded the promotion, pointing out how DeBoer has deep experience in water safety and lifeguard training.

MLive featured DeBoer while he was partaking in a 2013 lifeguard training on Lake Michigan.

“It is a glorious day for water safety now that South Haven has named an open water surf lifeguard expert as its ‘Top’ of public safety,” said Dave Benjamin, executive director of the Great Lakes Surf Rescue Project.

“Congratulatio

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