Chief H. Marc Adams, a native of Houston, Texas, joined the Keizer Police Department in 1997.  He holds an Associate of Arts Degree in Criminal Justice Administration from the Southwestern Oregon Community College, in Coos Bay and a Bachelor of Science Degree in Liberal Arts from Linfield College, in McMinnville, Oregon.  He is a graduate of the FBI National Academy and the Oregon Executive Development Institute.

Chief H. Marc Adams began his peace officer career with the Coos Bay Police Department in 1979.  He served assignments as a Patrol Officer, Traffic Safety Officer, Crime Prevention Officer, Field Training Officer, Narcotics Investigator and Detective.  He was promoted to Chief of Police for the Coos Bay Police Department in 1992.

Chief H. Marc Adams is a recognized expert in the field of Community Policing.  As an instructor for the Western Community Policing Center he has trained police officers in Oregon, Hawaii, Idaho, Utah, New Mexico, and Nevada.  Chief H. Marc Adams frequently lectures at the Oregon Department of Public Safety Standards and Training Basic Police Academy.  He was recognized in 1998 with and Award of Appreciation by the Oregon Department of Public Safety Standards and Training and the Western Oregon Community Policing Center for his efforts at presenting quality Community Policing training in six Western States.

Chief H. Marc Adams has been married to his wife Donna for 35 years and has two grown daughters.

If you have any questions, concerns, or just want to send me a message, please contact Chief H. Marc Adams by e-mail.