Roger Schei has served in law enforcement for 34 years, over 30 have been with the Pocatello Police Department where he currently serves as Chief of Police. Chief Schei has experience working in every division in different capacities, which has assisted him in being a well-versed officer. Chief Schei has a widespread training background, including the FBI National Academy (class #257), FBI Command College, and several other leadership courses. He holds a bachelor’s degree from Herzing University in Criminal Justice and an Executive Certificate through Idaho Peace Officers Standards and Training (POST). Chief Schei has experience as a Master Defensive Tactics Instructor, Firearms Instructor, and General Topics Instructor through Idaho POST. He has an extensive background in writing and developing policies, procedures, strategic/action plans, lesson plans, and budgets. He has served on the state level in different capacities, including the Governor’s Task Force Esto Perpetua, Idaho Public Safety Information System (ILETS), and the Idaho Chiefs of Police Association (ICOPA) President. He has also served locally as the President of the board for Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) for children and as Chair of the Idaho State University Police Academy Technical Advisory Committee. Chief Schei is mission-driven and believes that every problem is a leadership problem. He believes in working with his community to continue to build relationships and move law enforcement in a positive direction even during difficult times.