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Oakdale swears in Jason Grogan as new police chief
Summary
Oakdale formally swore in Jason Grogan as chief of police; officials praised his 28 years of law‑enforcement experience and community focus during a brief ceremony and family recognition at the start of the council meeting.
Jason Grogan was sworn in as Oakdale’s new police chief at the start of the city council meeting. City manager Jerry introduced Grogan, noting more than 28 years of law‑enforcement experience and roles from officer to captain, and that Grogan holds a bachelor’s degree in criminal justice from California State University Stanislaus and supervisory training from the Sherman Block Supervisory Leadership Institute.
Grogan repeated the oath of office and, after being sworn, introduced family members who attended the ceremony. Several council members and guests praised Grogan’s community engagement and leadership; one councilmember said riding with Grogan for National Night Out showed the chief’s strong rapport with residents and officers. Grogan thanked colleagues and family: "I'm blessed to have almost all of my family with me," he said.
Mayor and council members invited law‑enforcement colleagues present for photographs and noted the department’s continued emphasis on professionalism and community‑based policing. The ceremony concluded with family recognition and a brief time for photographs before the meeting continued.
