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Woodburn police report hiring plans; officer receives commendation

City of Woodburn โ€” Board of Works and Common Council ยท May 4, 2026
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Summary

Chief Parker reported the department is hiring a new officer to fill a vacant position and noted Officer Evan received a letter of commendation from the Allen County Sheriff's Department; Board member Hoeppner requested the chief be present at new-hire interviews.

Chief Parker told the Board of Works on May 4 that the department is hiring to fill a vacant officer position. The minutes record that new-hire interviews are underway and that Board of Works member Hoeppner requested Chief Parker attend the interviews.

At the Board's May 18 meeting, Chief Parker noted that Officer Evan received a letter of commendation from the Allen County Sheriff's Department. The minutes do not provide additional details about the reason for the commendation.

Next steps: hiring processes continue; Board member Hoeppner asked for the chief's presence during interviews.