Command and Staff

Jeff Sass

Chief Jeff Sass

I've spent the last 30 years with the Washington State Patrol, promoting to the rank of assistant chief in charge of the Field Operations Bureau.  I served the majority of my State Patrol career in the Puget Sound area as a trooper, sergeant, lieutenant, and captain before spending the last six years in Olympia as the assistant chief.  I have an extensive managerial background in field operations, budget and finance, event planning, project management, and homeland security. I currently hold a Bachelor of Science in Biology from Washington State University and a master’s degree in Public administration.  I attended command school at Northwestern University School of Police staff and command, have an Executive Certificate in Public Leadership from the Harvard Kennedy School.  In 2015 I received the governors award for Leadership in Management after coordinating numerous large-scale events.

Austin Gidlof

Captain Austin Gidlof

I have been with the Medina Police Department since October of 2012, and have experience as a patrol officer, Field Training Officer, Detective/Incident Commander with the CSPA Major Crimes Task Force, Commander of the King County Independent Force Investigation Team and the Patrol Supervisor for the Department. As Captain, I oversee all Department operations under the direction of the Chief of Police. It is a pleasure to serve in Medina and Hunts Point and I look forward to many more years of service with the Medina Police Department.

Eric Anderson

Sergeant Eric Anderson

I’ve been with the Medina Police Department since January 1st, 2019.  Prior becoming a Medina Police Officer, I was an Officer with the Clyde Hill Police Department for over 11 years and a Deputy with the King County Sheriff’s Office prior to that. I have had training as an EMT and am also an instructor for First Aid and CPR. I have enjoyed my time working in the Points Communities and look forward to my future service with the City of Medina and Town of Hunts Point.

Barbara Marxer

Barbara Marxer - Police Office Manager

I provide administrative support for the Chief of Police in coordinating various intra-agency meetings and provide reports for administrative review and implementation.  I also maintain technical police records, provide administrative support and process requests for dissemination according to state public disclosure act.  I am the Department’s Technical Agency Coordinator for the Washington Criminal Information System, and ensure compliance with audit requirements of the Washington State Patrol.  I produce crime statistics for state crime analysis as well as local administrative review.  Lastly, I enjoy working to develop community partnerships through the education of individuals and community groups in various aspects of crime prevention.

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