News Release
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE - Thursday, November 21, 2024
Contact: Janell Martin, Assistant City Clerk (209) 357-6241
City of Atwater Announces the Expected Appointment of Police Chief
Atwater, CA - The City of Atwater is pleased to announce the expected appointment of Richard McEachin as the city's next Police Chief. The City Council will consider and vote on his appointment at its next regular City Council meeting on Monday, December 9, 2024. McEachin's tentative start date is Thursday, December 19, 2024. |
| Chief of Police Richard McEachin |
Chief McEachin brings considerable experience to the role, having served as the Police Chief for the City of Dos Palos from January 2018 to November 2022 and the City of Clayton from November 2022 to the present. Chief McEachin has been in law enforcement since 2004, following in his father's footsteps.
Chief McEachin holds a bachelors degree and masters degree in criminal justice from California Coast University in Santa Ana. He attended and graduated from the Napa Valley Police Academy in 2003.
City Manager Chris Hoem expressed his enthusiasm for the anticipated appointment. saying. "Chief McEachin is an outstanding leader with the vision and experience to build strong community connections and ensure public safety. I'm confident in his ability to uphold our city's values while addressing the challenges of modem policing."
Chief McEachin grew up in the Bay Area and has called the Central Valley home since he was appointed Chief in Dos Palos in 2018. He commented on moving forward with the City of Atwater, saying, "It is truly an honor to be selected as the next Police Chief of the City of Atwater. Atwater is an outstanding community, and I look forward to working with the residents, businesses, visitors, and staff to continue to move forward in a positive direction. I would like to thank City Manager Chris Hoem and the Atwater City Council for putting their trust in me, and I am excited for this opportunity."
Congratulations chief! Thank you for your service.
ReplyDeleteNew contract 9 months ago. Another senior city official gone. The latest in a long string. Is there something wrong here?
ReplyDeleteCorrection: He has actually been in his position for more than two years, not just nine months. If you take the time to read the full story, you'll see that this represents a significant step forward in his career. There's absolutely nothing wrong with someone aspiring to climb the professional ladder. The situation is perfectly fine; however, your statement is misleading. Please stop reading the Concord/Clayton Pioneer.
DeleteAgreed! It is a step up in his career, and he is not leaving for any nefarious reason. Stop drinking Tamrats' cool-aid!
DeleteCongratulations to the police chief. Thank you for your service to the city of Clayton and its residents. We wish you the very best!
ReplyDeleteClayton‘s police are the best!
ReplyDeleteThank you Clayton Watch. We would never get a story like this from the local rag paper. Your honesty and truthfulness is a breath of fresh air for the community. Keep up the good work. I’ll be sending in a donation in the next day or so.
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