\nJamestown, ND (KCSi-T.V. News) — The Jamestown City Council met in Special Session at City Hall, on Thursday (Jan 12, 2012) to discuss hiring a new Jamestown Police Chief. All members were present.
\nFormer Chief, Dave Donegan resigned effective December 31, 2011, and the Council appointed Lt. John Gletne as interim chief.
\nA city panel was chosen to make the final selection of candidates, and conduct the interviews.
\nAt Thursday\u2019s meeting, Mayor Andersen said 16 candidates applied for the position. She added five candidates were interviewed, four in-house officers, and one from Moorhead, Minnesota, Lieutenant Joel Scharf. The Moorhead candidate withdrew his nomination.
\nThe City Council was performing a background check on the Moorhead officer, which had delayed the selection process.
\nMayor Andersen said the candidate for Police Chief needs to be knowledgable of the internal workings of the police department, including budgets, and other sources of funding, along with good public relations skills.
\nMayor Andersen, Council Member Gumke, chose Jamestown Police Detective Sgt. Scott Edinger.
\nThe Mayor said during the interview Edinger said the Police Chief should not be \u201ca paper-pusher,\u201d which impressed her.
\nCouncil Member Schulz said public comments indicated hiring outside the police department.
\nSchulz said he likes the idea of promotion from within, adding all local candidates are experienced, and have served the city well.
\nCouncil Member Kourajian also indicated his support of Edinger for Police Chief.
\nMayor Andersen thanked Lt. Gletne for being interim chief, and for his previous years of service.
\nMayor Andersen moved to appoint Scott Edinger to Police Chief.
\nThe Council voted unanimously in favor.<\/p>\n
Edinger\u2019s appointment is effective immediately. He will be given time to transition from his duties as police detective.<\/p>\n
Edinger has been with JPD for 18-years. Previous to Jamestown, his experience included serving as a Sheriff’s deputy in Niobrara County
\nWyoming.<\/p>\n
The three other Jamestown Police officers interviewed included officers Sgt. Tom Nagel, Lt. Robert Opp and Detective Captain, Gary Peterson.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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