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Santa Fe Springs honors retiring leaders, unveils expanded police services staff and volunteer program
Summary
Council recognized promotions within police services, introduced a volunteer program and named new homeless-services staff, and paid tribute to three retirees: Lead Public Safety Officer John Wesselman, Police Captain Aaron, and Community Services Director Maricela Balderas.
The Santa Fe Springs City Council used part of its meeting to recognize recent promotions and to introduce a newly expanded police services volunteer program, then honored three long-serving city employees who are retiring.
Arlene Salazar, director of police services, introduced newly promoted staff and recent hires in the department's homeless-services program and credited council support for vehicles and program expansion. Salazar said volunteers and public safety officers will be visible in the community as "the eyes of the people" and asked the council to acknowledge the new team. She introduced…
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