The Oregon Association Chiefs of Police proudly recognizes Chief Gary Bell on his retirement after an outstanding 33-year career serving the La Grande Police Department and the community of La Grande.
Throughout his distinguished career, Chief Bell faithfully served as a Police Officer, Detective, Sergeant, SWAT Commander, Lieutenant, and for the past six years, Chief of Police. His leadership, integrity, and steady commitment to excellence have left a lasting mark on his agency and the community he served.
Chief Bell has also been a valued member of OACP for the past nine years, including five years as the District 15 representative. In that role, he helped welcome new chiefs in Eastern Oregon and ensured the voices of leaders in more rural and remote communities were heard across the state.
The OACP honors his contributions to Oregon law enforcement and wishes him the very best in his well-earned retirement.
An additional thank you to OACP Vice President at Large Chief Rick Stokoe of Boardman Oregon Police Department who presented Chief Bell his retirement plaque on behalf of the OACP.
