By: Matt Scher, matts@977thebolt.com
Humboldt, IA – The City of Humboldt says that Humboldt Police Officer Susan Rutz has been terminated as of Mar. 3. Humboldt City Administrator Cole Bockelmann detailed the timeline that led to the officer’s departure.
Rutz had been on paid administrative leave with the Humboldt Police Department prior to her termination. Rutz was hired as a police officer with the city in January 2019. She began her duties as the school resource officer at the beginning of the 2019-20 school year in August of 2019. She previously served as the city’s recreation director and also served as the Chamber of Commerce director.