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Public commenter accuses local officers of assault and urges removal or public vote on Flock cameras
Summary
During public comment, a resident alleged multiple instances of officer misconduct by named individuals and called for removal of Flock license-plate cameras or a public vote, while the city noted recent leadership changes in the police department.
A North Bend resident identified as Mr. Alder used the meeting's public comment period to allege a series of abuses by local and county officers and to call for limits on the city's use of Flock license-plate cameras. Alder named specific individuals and described alleged assaults and other misconduct. "Officer Stark broke Amanda's arm and I am concerned about Benjamin Martin still being employed with the Northern Bent Police," he said, later adding, "Take down the flot cameras or have people vote on them first."
Alder also alleged what he described as misuse of city funds and named a city employee he said should be investigated for "extortion and embezzlement." The transcript records the allegations without corroboration; no formal investigation results were presented at the meeting.
There was no extended council response during the public comment period recorded in the transcript. Separately in the city administrator's report the council was informed that Chief Cal Mitts retired and Ed Perry was appointed as the new chief of police.
The council did not take immediate action on the allegations during the meeting. The transcript records the claims verbatim but does not include evidence or staff findings; any follow-up would require a separate staff or investigatory process.
