Council raises process concerns about Temple Station captain selection; no direction given

Councilmember Steven Lee asked the city to prepare a letter to the county sheriff expressing concern that the list of candidates for the Temple Station captain position had not included internal captains who expressed interest and local knowledge. He argued Rosemead—one of the larger contract cities in the station jurisdiction—should have stronger input in choosing the captain who oversees policing in the area.

Other council members said they needed more information about the sheriff’s process before endorsing a formal letter; some said they respect the sheriff’s discretion and the multi‑city nature of the station polity. The council left the matter without formal action, and the item may return for further discussion if members wish to pursue a joint approach with neighboring cities.