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| Governor Appoints Interim Superintendent to Oregon State Police | ||
| 12/01/2006 | ||
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Anna Richter-Taylor: 503-378-6169 Charlie Burr: 503-378-6496 Governor's Communications Office Oregon Governor Kulongoski today announced that Deputy Superintendent Tim McLain will become interim Superintendent of Oregon State Police until a successor is appointed and confirmed by the Senate. McLain replaces retiring OSP Superintendent Ronald Ruecker. "Deputy Superintendent McLain is an outstanding public servant and an exceptional representative of the Oregon State Police," Governor Kulongoski said. "Not only has he been with the Oregon State Police for over 27 years, he also has a deep understanding of our state." McLain, age 50, joined the OSP in April 1979 and was originally assigned to the Patrol Division in Roseburg. Over his career, he has also worked in Portland and Baker City. McLain was assigned as Commander of the Southwest Region Headquarters in Central Point before moving to OSP General Headquarters in Salem where he served as Lieutenant Colonel overseeing all law enforcement operations. |
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