Battle Creek Chief Finalists Set for Public Meet-and-Greet

Battle Creek residents can meet the three finalists for police chief at a public event Monday, Nov. 16, from 5:30 to 7 p.m. at Kellogg Community College. The candidates will also interview with city officials, meet department personnel and tour the city as part of a two-day selection process. The finalists are Selma, California, Police Chief Rodolfo Alcaraz; former Kalamazoo Department of Public Safety Captain Rafael Diaz; and Tennessee State Parks Chief Ranger Michael Dobis. Current Chief Shannon Bagley plans to retire by the end of 2026 after more than 30 years in public safety and law enforcement, and the city aims to choose his successor before the end of the year.