Commission won't rush on chief choice

Grand Coulee’s Civil Service Commission will act deliberately and carefully as it progresses in finding a new police chief for Grand Coulee, according to Chairman Alan Cain.

Speed is not the answer, Cain stated. “We are satisfied that we have a qualified interim chief in Sgt. John Tufts, and so we are going to take our time and do this right.”

Currently the commission is in the process of developing qualifications for the job.

Longtime police Chief Mel Hunt plans to retire Sept. 30.

After qualifications are developed the commission will begin advertising for applicants.

“I want to emphasize that we are in no hurry and want to find the best candidate we can,” Cain noted.

Cain and new Commissioner Bill Moore were the only two commissioners at Monday’s meeting. Commissioner Mark Graves was not there Monday night.