LAKE OZARK, Mo. — The City of Lake Ozark recently appointed Lt. James Boren as the new police chief.
Boren's appointment comes after he served the city as interim chief in recent months.Â
Boren started working for Lake Ozark in 2007 as a dispatcher. Two years later, he became a police officer and has climbed the ladder to chief after 17 years.Â
He left the force in 2020 to become a full-time worship and outreach minister at Riverview Baptist Church. In February, he was called back to the department as an interim to fill Jeff Christiansen's vacancy after retirement.Â
On Friday, May 17, Boren was officially sworn in as police chief. He will maintain his duties at Riverview while serving the City of Lake Ozark.Â
"As our department enters the start of the busy season, one of our priorities will be to serve our residents and visitors well," Boren said. "We'll work hard to be an agency who is known for excellence and integrity."Â
