HomeMy Public PortalAboutAB 22-129 Confirmation of McCall Police ChiefMcCALL CITY COUNCIL 216 East Park Street
AGENDA BILL McCall, Idaho 83638
Number AB 22-129
Meeting Date May 26, 2022
AGENDA ITEM INFORMATION
SUBJECT:
Request to Confirm Appointment of Dallas Palmer as McCall Chief of Police
Department Approvals
Initials
Originator
or
Supporter
Mayor / Council
City Manager
Originator
Clerk
Treasurer
Community Development
Police Department
Public Works
Golf Course
COST IMPACT:
Parks and Recreation
FUNDING SOURCE:
Airport
Library
TIMELINE:
Effective May 28, 2022
Information Systems
Grant Coordinator
SUMMARY STATEMENT:
The City Manager has conducted a recruitment and selection process for the next Chief of Police to replace retiring Chief Justin Williams. The position was advertised nationally and
in law enforcement specific publications between February 11 and March 13, 2022. 19 qualified applicants were identified and of those seven were selected for the first round of remote
interviews the week of March 28. Three top candidates were invited for in-person interviews plus community meet-and-greets on April 18 and 19. One candidate withdrew for personal reasons
prior to April 18. At the conclusion of the process the City Manager extended an offer to Dallas Palmer contingent upon completion of background investigation and City Council confirmation.
As the Police Chief is an Officer of the City, per McCall City Code Council confirmation of the appointment to the position is required. Mr. Palmer is currently Lieutenant of the McCall
Police department. His resume is attached.
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
Confirm the appointment of Dallas Palmer as McCall Police Chief effective May 28, 2022.
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