On Monday Laurens Mayor Nathan Senn announced the appointment of the city’s next police chief, Keith Grounsell.Grounsell previously served as police chief for the city of Simpsonville from 2012-2016.”We are committed to pursuing the safety, peace, and harmony of our community, and the City of Laurens Police Department plays a critical role in pursuing those goals,” Senn said.”The role of the Chief of Police is equally critical in supporting and leading our police toward that shared vision as they carry out the difficult and often dangerous work they are called to do. After a thorough search, we believe we have found the right individual to lead and serve in this critical role.”“The reason I want to live in Laurens and serve the citizens of Laurens is because my family and I have fallen in love with the quality of life and community spirit of this city,” said Grounsell. “I am eager to do my part to contribute to that quality of life and work with the dedicated officers and staff who serve the public in the City of Laurens Police Department. We look forward to making Laurens home.”The search for a new chief began upon the nomination of Chief Chrissie Latimore to be U. S. Marshal for the District of South Carolina by the White House in June, according to Eric Delgado, City Administrator for Laurens.Grounsell will assume leadership at the Police Department on Aug. 1 as acting chief of police, and will serve in that capacity until Latimore officially resigns from her post upon confirmation by the United States Senate, Delgado said.
On Monday Laurens Mayor Nathan Senn announced the appointment of the city’s next police chief, Keith Grounsell.
Grounsell previously served as police chief for the city of Simpsonville from 2012-2016.
“We are committed to pursuing the safety, peace, and harmony of our community, and the City of Laurens Police Department plays a critical role in pursuing those goals,” Senn said.
“The role of the Chief of Police is equally critical in supporting and leading our police toward that shared vision as they carry out the difficult and often dangerous work they are called to do. After a thorough search, we believe we have found the right individual to lead and serve in this critical role.”
“The reason I want to live in Laurens and serve the citizens of Laurens is because my family and I have fallen in love with the quality of life and community spirit of this city,” said Grounsell.
“I am eager to do my part to contribute to that quality of life and work with the dedicated officers and staff who serve the public in the City of Laurens Police Department. We look forward to making Laurens home.”
The search for a new chief began upon the nomination of Chief Chrissie Latimore to be U. S. Marshal for the District of South Carolina by the White House in June, according to Eric Delgado, City Administrator for Laurens.
Grounsell will assume leadership at the Police Department on Aug. 1 as acting chief of police, and will serve in that capacity until Latimore officially resigns from her post upon confirmation by the United States Senate, Delgado said.
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