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http://www.omniture.com --> Sections Home Page Local News AP News Archives Business Classifieds Event Calendar Forums Life Opinion Obituaries Photo Gallery Readers Photo Gallery Sports Tempo Weather Special Coverage 2006 Britt Festivals --> Shop Our Valley AutoFinder HomeFinder JobFinder Search Our Valley Special Sections Distinctly Northwest Readers' Choice Homelife Magazine Joy Magazine Holiday Guide Oregon Golf Info Oregon Wine Info Other Publications Local Links Ashland News eSouthernOregon Newspapers In Education Personals Moving Here Movie Listings TV Listings Volunteer Customer Service Advertise With Us Media Kit Place Classified Ad Contact Us FAQ's Home Delivery Site Map --> Email Story to a Friend January 20, 2007 Medford appoints new chief of police By chris conrad Mail Tribune Randy Schoen's path to chief of the Medford Police Department began more than 25 years ago when he went on a police ride-along with an old buddy. Schoen and Craig Amann, who now works for Medford police as a deputy chief of administration, will now work together in making department policy for years to come. "We grew up together," Schoen said. "He actually was my influence in life that caused me to be a police officer." Medford City Manager Mike Dyal appointed Schoen to the position Friday after a morning interview. Schoen has been Medford's deputy chief since 1999. Before that he served nine years as a sergeant and one year as patrol commander. In all, counting stints in Grants Pass and Idaho, he has 27 years of experience under his belt. Advertisement He holds an associate's degree in criminal justice from Rogue Valley Community College and a bachelor's degree in managerial leadership from Northwest Christian College in Eugene. He is also a graduate of the FBI Academy. He was instrumental in developing Medford police's SWAT team in 1990, which he cites as one of his top achievements. His short-term goals for the department include overhauling the agency's Web site to include online report making, crime maps and a public comment section. He also wants to shake up patrols by consolidating beats, allowing a constant police presence in each area of the city. "Right now, we have 11 beats, which leaves some places without patrols when we're short-handed," he said. "I want to create six or seven beats and have officers there at all hours." In addition, he will push non-sworn community service officers to write more reports on minor property crimes, leaving officers free to work more serious cases. "Not every assignment needs a gun-toting police officer," he said. "This will allow officers to focus on problem areas and problem people." Reach reporter Chris Conrad at 776-4471, or e-mail [email protected] . Would you like to respond to this story? If so Click Here to visit our forums. Advertisement Copyright © 1997-2007 Mail Tribune, Inc. All rights reserved. Privacy Policy | Terms & Conditions | Website Feedback online casinos news Home Security Systems Online Casino Reviews Online poker at AbsolutePoker.com Fundraisers UK Homeowner Loans Casinos Canada Entertainment Guide Texas Electric Choice Compare Electric rates in Texas Windermere Van Vleet Trunks, Footlocker Men's Clothing Debt Help