After nearly three decades with the Sterling Heights Police Department, including seven years as chief, Dale Dwojakowski has stepped into a new role as Assistant City Manager. Appointed after a nationwide search, Dwojakowski now oversees police, fire, and public works, managing $76 million in budgets and over 330 employees. The transition reflects a growing trend in Michigan where police chiefs shift into city management roles, leveraging their leadership experience with community needs. For Dwojakowski, it’s about raising the bar for an already well-run city.