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North Bend welcomes new patrol officer with Coast Guard background
Summary
At its May 13 meeting, the North Bend City Council ceremonially introduced Chase Sadler as a new patrol officer. City leaders noted his 10-year U.S. Coast Guard career and prior reserve experience with the Houston County Sheriff's Office.
Chase Sadler was introduced to the North Bend City Council and the public as the police department's newest patrol officer during the council meeting on May 13.
City officials said Sadler joins the department after a 10-year career with the U.S. Coast Guard, with assignments that included stations in Michigan and Alaska and a local posting at the Umpqua River Station. Council remarks also noted that Sadler served as a reserve officer with the Houston County Sheriff's Office before applying and completing the city's testing process.
Why it matters: The addition increases patrol staffing and the council framed Sadler's hiring as an example of the department attracting experienced candidates. The introduction was ceremonial; no policy action was associated with the item.
Remarks
A council speaker introduced Sadler to the mayor and council, saying his background and testing performance were strong and expressing confidence in his future with the department. The mayor and council members welcomed Sadler to North Bend's patrol force.
Meeting context
The introduction occurred under ceremonial items on the agenda and did not include a separate vote or personnel action recorded on the public minutes. The council called attention to the police department's recruitment successes during the meeting.
