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Council approves hiring of Zachary Wells as full‑time Rogers police officer
Summary
The Rogers City Council approved Resolution 2026‑57 to hire Zachary Wells as a full‑time police officer effective June 24, 2026; the hire backfills internal promotions and brings sworn strength to 25 officers. A swearing‑in is scheduled for the Nov. 24 council meeting after field training completion.
The Rogers City Council on a voice vote approved Resolution 2026‑57 to hire Zachary Wells as a full‑time police officer effective June 24, 2026. Chief Wills introduced Wells, noting the hire follows internal promotions that created a vacancy and restores the department's sworn strength to 25 officers.
Chief Wills said the candidate, a Princeton, Minnesota native who graduated from St. Cloud State University with a degree in criminal justice, previously worked as a water patrol officer with the Stearns County Sheriff's Office and joined Rogers in February 2026 as a community service officer. According to Chief Wills, Wells passed pre‑employment conditions and was recommended for hire.
Wells addressed the council briefly, thanking members and staff for the opportunity. The council approved the resolution by voice vote; the transcript does not record the names of the motion maker or second. The resolution specifies the hire is subject to the conditions listed in the document.
A swearing‑in ceremony is planned for the Nov. 24 council meeting, contingent on Wells' successful completion of the department's field training program.
The hire was presented as a personnel action to maintain patrol staffing levels; no related ordinances or budget amendments were discussed at the meeting.
