By Satina Tolman
For The New Era
The Sweet Home Police Department has welcomed a new face to its patrol ranks, and Officer Tyler Mendenhall says his goal is simple: serve the community with approachability and a proactive mindset.
Mendenhall, who grew up in the Philomath and Tangent area, joined the department after deciding he wanted a more people-centered career path.
“I started out in more of a corporate world and felt like I wanted…