
The city is seeking a new chief due to the departure of Chief Jeff Mori, who retired on Oct. 11
VANCOUVER – As part of the search for Vancouver’s next police chief, the city is hosting a forum on Wed., Oct. 30 for community members to meet finalist Interim Police Chief Troy Price. View Price’s bio on the Police Chief recruitment page.
During this moderated discussion, the candidate will answer questions submitted by the audience and from a recent online survey.
“The police chief is one of the community’s most visible and impactful positions. It is important to hear about the community’s expectations for and the qualities desired in the next chief,” said City Manager Lon Pluckhahn. “The input we gather throughout the search process will continue our commitment to increasing transparency, inclusion, and innovation in law enforcement.”
Police Chief Candidate Forum
Wed., Oct. 30
6:30 to 8 p.m.
Evergreen Public Schools Administrative Service Center
13413 N.E. LeRoy Haagen Memorial Drive, Vancouver, WA 98684
Please RSVP to attend the forum.
The city is seeking a new chief due to the departure of Chief Jeff Mori, who retired on Oct. 11. The city conducted an internal recruitment to build on its established foundation while promoting trust, accountability, and stability within the department. Internal candidates bring institutional knowledge and a proven commitment to the community.
All community members are welcome to attend. Those needing accommodations to help participate in the forum are asked to please contact William Cooley at william.cooley@cityofvancouver.us or (360) 624-0718.
Information provided by the city of Vancouver.
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