KESQ/City of Santa Paula
Travis Walker has been hired as the new police chief of Santa Paula
SANTA PAULA, Calif. - The City of Santa Paula has hired a new police chief. Travis Walker will take over as the city's chief of police on Feb. 1.
Walker has several years of experience as a chief of police, but he brings with him some accusations of malfeasance.
Walker began his career with the San Bernardino Police Department where he worked a variety of assignments including patrol, narcotics, gangs and various detective and managerial roles throughout his nearly 20-year career. He also served as the Tactical Commander during the 2015 San Bernardino terror attack.