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Grass Valley Police Chief Retiring

Posted: Dec. 15, 2015 2:44 PM PST

Grass Valley’s Police Chief is calling it a career. John Foster, who has been in law enforcement for 35 years, 17 with the Grass Valley Department, says he’s retiring on December 31st. He says it was mainly for family reasons…

click to listen to Chief Foster

Foster says he can’t single out any particular case but indicates he’ll miss working with what he describes as “an incredible work force”…

click to listen to Chief Foster

Foster says during his tenure he learned how vital it’s been to connect better with residents, businesses, schools, and the justice system in coming up with crime prevention programs. He will stay on for at least another six months, to help with the hiring of and transition for a replacement.

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