The Nevada Public Safety Department wishes to thank Officer Kellan Sydnes for being a valued member of our department for the past five years.
Kellan, a 2017 graduate of Ankeny High School, has accepted a Sheriff’s deputy position in Montana, a state he and his wife want to raise their family in.
“I’ve always wanted to live near in the White Fish area, where you have White Fish Lake, Glacier National Park nearby, and the scenery is absolutely beautiful,” Kellan said.
He’s thankful for the five years he’s had in Nevada. “I’ve learned pretty much everything there is to do with policing. This is a very dynamic job that’s always changing. Nevada has given me the basics. It’s been a great place to learn.”
Kellan has liked the Nevada Police Department which is small enough that the Chief of Police knows everyone. He liked policing the Nevada community and getting out to talk to people in this town.
The one piece of advice he gives to new officers is to “read case law!” Though he doesn’t love reading, Kellan said, “it’s very important and vital to your job to read case law. It helps you with the charging codes and gives you good knowledge for the job. Plus, it’s always changing, so you really need to stay on top of it. It will make your job so much easier.”
The one thing he’ll miss most about Nevada and about Iowa is Casey’s General Store. “Casey’s has the best breakfast pizza. I will die on that hill.”
Kellan has worked mostly evening shifts for the Nevada PD. If you see him out during his last few weeks, please join us in wishing him well. He will complete his time with the Nevada PD at the end of January.