Visalia Police Chief Retires After 30 Years | Fresno News

After 33 years of unwavering service, Visalia’s Police Chief Jason Salazar is retiring at the end of 2026 — bringing a powerful close to a career that began as a community services officer in 1993 and rose through every rank, including leading the California Police Chiefs Association. Praise poured in from Mayor Brett Taylor and Salazar himself, who called it an honor to serve his beloved city. Now, the search begins for his successor — a pivotal moment for the department as it prepares for its next chapter. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/6af5c0997424d0f6