Command and Staff
![Jeff Sass](https://www.medina-wa.gov/sites/default/files/styles/full_node_additional_two_column/public/imageattachments/police/page/2514/sass_2022.jpg?itok=G65yEcfP)
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](https://www.medina-wa.gov/sites/default/files/styles/full_node_additional_two_column/public/imageattachments/police/page/2514/gidlof_2022.jpg?itok=epYVdOWq)
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](https://www.medina-wa.gov/sites/default/files/styles/full_node_additional_two_column/public/imageattachments/police/page/2514/anderson_2022.jpg?itok=YaMdFmb4)
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](https://www.medina-wa.gov/sites/default/files/styles/full_node_additional_two_column/public/imageattachments/police/page/2514/marxer_2022.jpg?itok=86pxBWjo)
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.