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Homegrown officer promoted to RC chief

Rogers City Police Chief Jamie Meyer

ROGERS CITY–A hometown boy will take over leadership of the Rogers City police force come Dec. 13.

Sgt. Jamie Meyer, a 16-year veteran of the Rogers City Police Department, signed a contract with the city Thursday afternoon to serve as police chief. After salary negotiations with the City Council during the past month, Meyer agreed to replace retiring Chief Matt Quaine, who will step away from his position at the end of November.

Meyer has been with Rogers City police since 2003, serving first as officer and then, for the past 10-plus years, as sergeant. In his sergeant role, Meyer has been a frontline supervisor, responsible for decision-making for the department and supervision of officers. While still handling calls and working road patrol, sergeants also review all reports and other paperwork before it leaves the office, handle discipline issues, and work as the police chief’s designee, Meyer explained.

For the past decade, Meyer said, he has tried to be a role model, setting an example for the officers and “being the go-to guy for others.”

Meyer feels prepared for his new position and the challenges that come with it. He has had an excellent teacher in Quaine, Meyer said, who taught him what he will need to know as he assumes responsibility for the entire department.

He looks forward to incorporating changing technology, hiring personnel, and moving the department forward, following in his predecessor’s footsteps.

Rogers City Mayor Scott McLennan called Quaine, who has filled the police chief post for 20 years, a true professional whose presence would be difficult to replace.

“Sgt. Jamie Meyer’s promotion to the position of chief of police means that the tradition of professional leadership and commitment to keeping our community safe will continue for many years to come,” McLennan said of the department’s new head.

Born and raised in Rogers City, Meyer said being an officer of any rank means so much more because he is able to do so in his hometown.

“It’s a part of me,” Meyer said. “I wouldn’t want to do it anyplace else.”

Julie Riddle can be reached at 989-358-5693, jriddle@thealpenanews.com or on Twitter @jriddleX.

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