The Pella Police Department held a promotion and recognition ceremony Wednesday. Chief Shane McSheehy led the event intended to honor officers and communications staff as they assumed new roles under a recent restructuring of the department approved by the Pella City Council last year.

The following individuals were honored:
Glenn Matherly – 35 years as a reserve officer, retirement in Oct. 2020
Glenn Meinders – 25 years as a reserve officer

Citizen’s Achievement Award: Brian Steenhoek
Chief’s Award: Senior Officer Tim Donelson

Promotions:
Lead Communications Specialist : Shelly Sample
Captain: Paul Haase
Sergeant: Justin Bailey, Shawn Veenstra, Bradley Vincent, Nathan Wolff
Senior Officer: Tim Donelson, Chad Hardman, Matt Huston, Dustin Schuldt, Justin Bailey, Shawn Veenstra, Bradley Vincent, Nathan Wolff

Chief McSheehy credits the entire department for embracing the change and continuing to work to serve the Pella community. Hear more from retiring Reserve Officer Glenn Matherly on Friday’s Let’s Talk Pella.