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Bloomer Police Commission unanimously recommends background check, physical and psychological evaluation for chief candidate
Summary
After a public comment about hiring concerns, the Bloomer Police Commission voted unanimously Jan. 21 to require a basic background check, preemployment physical, psychological evaluation and drug screen for its Police Chief candidate.
The Bloomer Police Commission unanimously voted Jan. 21 to require a basic background check, a preemployment physical, a psychological evaluation and a drug screen for its Police Chief candidate.
The action followed a public comment in which Randy Yeakey raised concerns about the commission’s abilities regarding the hiring process. The commission then convened into a closed session under Wis. Stat. §19.85(1)(c) to continue candidate discussions and consider vetting options before returning to open session and adopting the vote.
Delores Klund, a member of the Bloomer Police Commission, moved to convene the closed session; Brant Alman seconded. The roll‑call vote to enter closed session recorded votes of Aye from Dale Siverling, Brant Alman, Delores Klund, Anita Amodt, Greg Loew and Jon Reischel (ex‑officio), and the motion carried.
After reconvening, Brant Alman moved to recommend that the chief candidate be required to complete a basic background check, preemployment physical, psychological evaluation and drug screen; Dale Siverling seconded. The motion passed on a unanimous roll‑call vote (Siverling, Klund, Alman, Loew, Amodt, Reischel all recorded as Aye).
The meeting concluded with a motion by Anita Amodt to adjourn. The transcript does not specify additional next steps for implementing the recommendation or a timeline; no further details about candidate identity or hiring schedule were provided in the minutes.
Votes at a glance: Motion to convene closed session (moved by Delores Klund, seconded by Brant Alman) — carried unanimously. Recommendation for candidate vetting (moved by Brant Alman, seconded by Dale Siverling) — carried unanimously.
A public commenter, Randy Yeakey, raised concerns about the commission’s hiring process during the public comment period; the minutes record the comment but include no response or follow‑up details in the open record.
The meeting minutes were signed by Anita Amodt, Secretary.
