October 13, 2008
- Coos Bay / North Bend, Oregon
Coquille hires police chief out of state
By Azenith Smith
COQUILLE - After a dozen years of service, Coquille Police Chief Michael Reaves is retiring. To take his place, the City is bringing in someone out of state, who they feel will be a positive addition to the small town.
After a 60-day search, the City has extended the offer to Mark Dannels from Sierra Vista, Arizona. Dannels, who served as the department's deputy commander, beat out 21 other applicants for the job. Mayor Steve Britton says, they hired out of state, since no one in house had the proper credentials and training needed for the job. He adds, the new blood will be good for Coquille since Dannels will be serving as a working member of the department, out in the field. "I asked him in the interview process exactly what would a day be like if he were here," says Britton. "He said he would get up in the morning, put on his uniform, go to his patrol car, come to the office, check in and do paperwork. Then, be on the street as much as he could with the guys and that to me was the right answer." So far, he says, the department is excited to have him on board, as well as local residents, including one group in particular. They called Britton to tell him that they are pleased with the city's selection. "They said the process was very transparent," says Britton. "They liked the choice, they liked the interview process and are happy how the City hired the new chief. Coming from the Concerned Citizens group, that made my day." Dannels is married with two kids, one in middle school and the other in high school, and he is also a soccer coach. He's expected to officially start in early September, upon completion of a background investigation. |
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