Des Moines' new police chief is Michael McTaggart. City Manager Scott Sanders and Mayor Connie Boesen announced the hire at a news conference Wednesday. The Des Moines City Council was expected to vote on the appointment at a 1:30 p.

The city of Des Moines has narrowed down its search and named its top two candidates for Des Moines Police Department's police chief.

The Des Moines City Council will hold a special meeting Wednesday to appoint the city's next police chief. Des Moines City Manager Scott Sanders will announce his pick to lead the Des Moines Police Department at a news conference at 1 p.m. The City Council will then vote on the appointment at 1:30 p.m.