Sherwood police to add reserves, sergeant promotions; captains expected to depart within months

Sherwood police staff told the advisory board that two reserve officers will enter the police academy and join field training later this year, that two sergeants were promoted, and that two captains are expected to depart within months.

Staff identified two reserve recruits by name who recently completed reserve academy courses and will be sworn in April 30; the presenter named Grant Hampton and Jacob Stigall and said field training and solo-status dates are expected in late fall. “The swearing in is the week of the 28th… April 30 for the reserves swearing in,” a staff member said. The presenter also introduced Jamieson (who identified himself as Officer Angelo) as a reserve who has served about two years and will attend the full academy.

Staff described internal promotions: two officers moved to sergeant roles after a personnel process. “Officer Humphrey … is gonna be 1 of the sergeants that was promoted. And then, Oscar Caraway … he's gonna be the other sergeant,” the presenter said. The board heard that Captain Carlson is slated to leave in June and Captain O’Loughlin may depart in October, depending on personnel needs.

Why it matters: the personnel moves affect daily patrol capacity and supervisory structure; the presenter described a multi-month timeline for academy, field training and anticipated shifts in assignments once the new personnel return. The presenter said openings and transitions are being staged so the department can maintain coverage while staff attend training.

Ending: Staff said the department will continue to update the board on exact solo-status dates and staffing plans.