News brief: Police chief in Centralia stepping down

By Sharyn  L. Decker
Lewis County Sirens news reporter

Centralia Police Chief Bob Berg is retiring this spring, and a search for his replacement is already underway.

Berg, 63, whose law enforcement career began in Centralia in 1972, moved on to other jobs and then returned as chief in early 2004.

He is retiring in May, according to the city’s human resources director, Candice Rydalch.

The pay for the head of the department with 31 commissioned officers in Lewis County’s most populated city is being advertised as between about $100,000 and $122,000.

Rydalch said yesterday they have already begun a nationwide search.

Applications are being accepted through the Washington Association of Sheriffs and Police Chiefs  through Jan. 8.

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4 Responses to “News brief: Police chief in Centralia stepping down”

  1. Chief Berg was a officer with the city of Centralia when I was growing up. Was here of many years before he moved on to other work. Chief Berg was is fine officer and could relate to people on the street. Since Chief Berg has been chief he has done a lot for the city and I am glad that he was an officer and chief for a city that I live in. Chief Berg I want to thank you for all you have done for the city and my family along the way. I wish you well in your retirement and hope you get to travel some and see more then Centralia. God Bless…..

  2. Kris Lindsay says:

    Worked with Bob at the Gambling Commission. Wonderful man. Best wishes on your next stage in life.

  3. pshaaw says:

    We’ll miss you Chief Berg!! <3

  4. Janie Croy says:

    Sorry to hear about Bob leaving, but he has deserved his retirement. Glad he is doing it now while he is still young enough to enjoy it.Thank you Bob for your service and may God Bless You Always! Merry Christmas and Happy New Year too.