Deputy Chief Ross Renner retired today, Friday, April 30, after 23 years of service to the Fargo community. Deputy Chief Renner started with the department in September 1997. Prior to working for the Fargo Police Department, he worked for the Enderlin Police Department for six months and the Wahpeton Police Department for nine years. Renner was promoted to the rank of Sergeant in 2000. Renner was a Patrol and Narcotics Unit Supervisor prior to his promotion to the rank of Lieutenant in 2011. As a Lieutenant, Renner oversaw the Metro Street Crimes Unit in the Field Services Division. Renner was promoted to the rank of Deputy Chief in January 2016 where he oversaw the Field Services Division. Renner served as the Interim Police Chief from August to October 2020. Renner served on the Red River Valley SWAT Team for 11 years and served as the SWAT Sergeant and Commander.
Renner has been named supervisor of the year, and was instrumental in establishing the patrol rifle programs, the Safe Community’s Coalition, Bar Compliance Checks and the Server Training Program.