Brian Shab, a 27-year veteran police officer, spoke to Lookout about stepping into a new role as Watsonville’s 17th police chief and his goals for the department during his tenure.
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Watsonville taps San Jose assistant chief to lead police department
The City of Watsonville announced on Tuesday afternoon that it has chosen San Jose Assistant Chief of Police Brian Shab as its next police chief, following longtime chief Jorge Zamora’s retirement in August.
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Watsonville chief of police arrests alleged gang member
Watsonville Interim Police Chief David Rodriguez stepped away from his usual administrative and managerial duties last week to arrest an alleged gang member carrying a backpack with a gun, drugs and ammunition inside, according to a police statement on social media.
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ICE has visited Santa Cruz County at least 13 times since July, records show
In the past five months, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents have visited Santa Cruz County at least 13 times, according to documents from the county sheriff and Watsonville police.
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New database reveals at least 21 police misconduct, shooting, use of force cases in Santa Cruz County
A newly released police database includes at least 21 cases from Santa Cruz County of law enforcement agencies using force or involved in shootings, along with investigations into officer misconduct on and off duty.
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ICE agents have visited Watsonville at least eight times since Trump returned to office, ‘courtesy calls’ to local police show
The Watsonville Police Department has on eight occasions this year received courtesy notifications from U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement officers that they are operating within city limits, according to records provided by the department.
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Watsonville police lack manpower for proactive community policing, report says
A new report finds the Watsonville Police Department is understaffed and recommends civilian employees handle minor issues, freeing officers for more proactive community engagement and patrol duties.