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Police Chief Andrew Shearer announces departure; deputy chief named interim
Summary
City manager informed council that Police Chief Andrew Shearer will leave for a job closer to family in the Portland area; Deputy Chief JB Raich will serve as interim chief during the transition.
The city manager announced that Police Chief Andrew Shearer has accepted a different professional opportunity in the Portland metropolitan area and will leave his position in Springfield.
The city manager praised Shearer’s performance and said the chief “has been an exceptional chief” who “has done a tremendous amount in a very small amount of time.” To preserve continuity, the city manager said Deputy Chief JB Raich would serve as interim chief while the department transitions.
Councilors thanked Chief Shearer for his service and praised his leadership during a period of controversy and departmental transition. No personnel action or timeline for the chief’s last day was provided in the meeting.
Ending: City staff will manage a leadership transition with Deputy Chief JB Raich as interim; the city manager and council acknowledged Shearer’s contributions.
