Eagle announces finalists for police chief
Public meet-and-greet with the candidates is set for April 4 from 4:30 p.m. to 6 p.m. at Eagle Town Hall
The town of Eagle’s hiring committee for its new police chief has selected four finalists for the position and announced a public meet-and-greet with the candidates on Thursday, April 4.
The town received 22 applications and the committee narrowed the search down to the following four applicants:
- Carrie Buhlman, interim chief of the Eagle Police Department
- Mark Fleecs, former District Four commander of Denver Police Department
- Jason Freedman, Central District captain for Madison Police Department in Wisconsin
- Alexander Rice, North District major for Miami-Dade Police Department
Community Input
The public is encouraged to attend a meet-and-greet with the finalists on Thursday, April 4, from 4:30 p.m. to 6 p.m. at the Eagle Town Hall. The public forum will provide an opportunity for community members to meet candidates, ask questions and submit written feedback for the town’s consideration. Town staff will facilitate the event and light refreshments will be available.
“Community input is vital,” said Larry Pardee, Eagle town manager, in a news release. “We urge everyone to participate, engage with the finalists and share their perspectives.”

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Next Steps
The hiring committee will hold its final interviews on Friday, April 5. Following these interviews, the committee will select candidates for further consideration and initiate thorough background checks.
For more information, contact Jamie Wilson, the town’s communication and marketing specialist, at 970-328-9522 or email jamie.wilson@townofeagle.org.
