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Police Chief Jim Hamilton to leave Eagle Point; Sept. 7 is final day
Summary
Police Chief Jim Hamilton announced his resignation with Sept. 7 set as his final day; he also reported staffing background checks, officer deployment to the Fielder Mountain Fire, damaged ALPR cameras, and new Axon equipment for officers.
Police Chief Jim Hamilton announced his resignation to the Eagle Point City Council on Aug. 25, 2026, with Sept. 7 listed as his final day of service.
Chief Hamilton updated council on department staffing: several officer candidates are undergoing background investigations and Eagle Point officers have been assisting with the Fielder Mountain Fire. He said several Automated License Plate Reader (ALPR) cameras (Flock) had been damaged or removed and that an investigation into those incidents is underway. Hamilton noted officers are receiving updated equipment through the city's contract with Axon.
The announcement drew acknowledgements from council and City Attorney Mark Bartholomew, who expressed appreciation for Hamilton's service. Hamilton thanked the council for its support and identified Sept. 7 as his departure date.
Why it matters: a police chief resignation triggers short-term leadership and staffing considerations for the department; the city will need to manage recruiting, interim leadership and continuity of operations while the chief's departure is processed.
Next steps: personnel work on recruiting and interim coverage was not specified in the transcript; staff and council will address transition logistics in subsequent meetings.
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