SHERIFF'S OFFICE ANNOUNCES RETIREMENTS
Posted: September 28th, 2011 4:23 PM
Photo/sound file: http://www.flashalertnewswire.net/images/news/2011-09/1294/48056/Stai_2.jpg (Lt. Bob Stai)
Photo/sound file: http://www.flashalertnewswire.net/images/news/2011-09/1294/48056/Peterson_1.jpg (Sr. Deputy Mark Peterson)
Three long-term members of the Marion County Sheriff's Office recently announced their retirements. They will take with them, 91 years of law enforcement experience.
Lieutenant Bob Stai's retirement date is November 1st. Lt. Stai started his law enforcement career 38 years ago, as an intern for the FBI in Seattle, After finishing college his employment included brief stints with the King County Juvenile Probation Department, Stayton Police Department and the Keizer Police Department before joining the Marion County Sheriff's Office in 1990. He was promoted the Sergeant in 1996 and Lieutenant in 1999.
Lt. Stai was assigned to the Enforcement Division. His favorite assignments included working the Homicide/Assault Response Team (HART) and the Domestic Violence Team. He characterized his career by saying "Nothing surprises me anymore; every day was different … filled with challenges".
Undersheriff Troy Clausen captured his legacy, "Lt. Bob Stai served this community for many years. His knowledge and expertise in the field of investigations cannot easily be replaced and he was admired by his peers for those abilities. Bob has always been dedicated to this profession. He has mentored many of us still here at the Sheriff's Office and he'll be missed tremendously".
Senior Deputy Mark Peterson's retirement date is October 1st. Deputy Peterson began his career in 1980 as a Correctional Officer at the Oregon State Penitentiary. He was hired by the Sheriff's Office and became a deputy a year later. He's finishing his career working in the Civil Division, but has worked in virtually every assignment available to deputies.
Deputy Peterson is also a 1st Sergeant for B Company in the Oregon National Guard. He served two combat tours in Iraqi and Afghanistan. Mark plans to continue his service with the National Guard, perhaps return to college to complete his BA degree, and spend time with his wife, Suzie.
Commander Kevin Schultz summarized Peterson's impact on the Office by saying, "Mark's earnest commitment to the residents of Marion County was evident in every contact he made. Because of his tenure, he brought a historical perspective to our Office that will be missed".
Undersheriff Clausen added, "Mark Peterson has been a mentor and friend to many people during his career. He is the epitome of an American hero. For over 30 years, he's put his life on the line for his community and his country. Mark's personality is "no nonsense, tell it like it is". That's what makes him great. The law enforcement community will miss Mark greatly!"
Retirement functions are planned for Stai & Peterson.
The third retiree requested we respect her privacy. She chose not to be included in this release.
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