HomeMy WebLinkAbout2020-095 (appointment of Robert Jacobson as Interim Chief of Police Effective October 1, 2020)RESOLUTION 2020-095
APPROVING THE APPOINTMENT OF ROBERT JACOBSON AS THE
INTERIM CHIEF OF POLICE FOR THE CITY OF STILLWATER
EFFECTIVE OCTOBER 1, 2020
WHEREAS, the current Chief of Police submitted notice of his impending retirement
from the position effective September 30, 2020; and
WHEREAS, in order to fill the soon to be vacant position, the City has commenced a
comprehensive recruitment process pursuant to City personnel policies and procedures to
fill the position; likely requiring three to four months for completion and appointment of a
new Chief of Police; and
WHEREAS, it is in the best interest of the City to appoint an interim Chief of Police to
manage the police department during the recruitment process; and
WHEREAS, initial conversations and interviews were conducted by the City
Administrator with qualified retired chiefs of police interested in serving the City of
Stillwater as the interim Chief of Police; and
WHEREAS, based upon the results of the interviews, background checks and due
diligence reviews, the City Administrator recommends the appointment of Robert Jacobson
as the Interim Chief of Police for the City of Stillwater with an effective starting employment
date of October 1, 2020, and continuing until such time as the City appoints a new Chief of
Police.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Stillwater City Council, based upon the
City Administrator's recommendation, hereby approves the appointment of Robert Jacobson
as the Interim Chief of Police for the City of Stillwater effective October 1, 2020, and
continuing until such time as a new Chief of Police is appointed to the position.
Adopted by the Stillwater City Council this 29th day of September, 2020.
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Beth Wolf, City Cler