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Woodburn police: new hire process, commendation and operational upgrades noted
Summary
Chief Parker reported a vacancy is being filled and asked to be present at new-hire interviews; Officer Evan received a commendation from the Allen County Sheriff's Department. The city also reported new security cameras are installed and operational.
Woodburn public-safety officials reported staffing and operational updates during May meetings.
Chief Parker informed the Board of Works and council that the department is hiring a new officer to fill a vacant position and requested to be present at the candidate interviews after Board of Works member Hoeppner asked that the chief attend. The chief also noted that Officer Evan received a letter of commendation from the Allen County Sheriff's Department.
Public-safety operational upgrades were reported as complete: new security cameras were installed and are operational per the Board of Works report. There were no formal personnel votes recorded in the transcript; hiring steps and interview scheduling are administrative and will be handled by department leadership and Clerk-Treasurer processes.
