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Police chief candidate tours city; new officer to attend academy in February

Chewelah Civil Service Commission · January 6, 2026
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Summary

Secretary Charles Martin said a candidate for Police Chief was invited to tour Chewelah and meet staff as part of the selection process. The city's newest police officer will attend the academy in early February and is expected to begin field training by July.

Secretary Charles Martin updated the commission that a candidate for Police Chief had been invited to tour the city and meet City staff as part of the ongoing selection process. No decision or vote on the chief position was recorded at this meeting.

Martin also reported the City’s newest police officer is scheduled to attend the academy at the beginning of February and is expected to complete academy requirements and be in field training by July. Commissioners did not take formal action on these staffing updates during the Jan. 6 meeting.