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Salinas police chief highlights community outreach, staffing needs as city plans major growth
Summary
Salinas Police Chief Keith marked his first year by emphasizing community engagement—holiday events, school mentoring and a NIBIN lab—while warning the city needs more sworn officers and staff to manage projected growth and sustain recent crime-solving gains.
Salinas Police Chief Keith said his first year has focused on building "relational equity" with residents through road outreach, school mentoring and community events, while also pressing for more personnel to meet future demand.
The Mayor opened the interview by asking the chief to review the year and describe key accomplishments and challenges. The chief described an intentional shift toward proactive engagement—mentoring at high schools and Hartnell College and holiday outreach that "reached hundreds of families," including a sleigh and photos with Santa—to…
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