RICHLAND, Wash.-The City of Richland has selected a new Interim Police Chief.
Craig Meidl will step in as Interim Chief on April 15 and is expected to serve for 3-6 months as the City searches for its next full-time Chief, according to a Richland press release.
“We are confident that Chief Craig Meidl’s extensive experience, proven leadership, and commitment to community policing will serve the City of Richland exceptionally well during this transitional period,” said City Manager Jon Amundson.
Meidl served as Spokane’s Chief of Police for seven years and has over 30 years of law enforcement experience, including as a patrol officer, SWAT member, School Resource Officer, Detective and Assistant Chief of Police, as well as several other roles.
According to the City of Richland, Meidl is also a Marine Corps Active Reserves veteran, graduated from the FBI National Academy and has a Master of Arts in Organizational Leadership from Gonzaga University.