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Santa Maria Police Department Audit Delivers Favorable Progress Report
Independent analysis with 16 recommendations for improvement comes eight years after fatal officer-involved shooting of fellow officer prompted sweeping changes at agency
An audit of the Santa Maria Police Department gave the agency generally favorable marks, but made 16 recommendations for how to improve accountability. (Janene Scully / Noozhawk photo) By Janene Scully, Noozhawk North County Editor | @JaneneScully
December 20, 2020
| 9:55 p.m.
The Santa Maria Police Department received a generally favorable report card in the latest external review some eight years after a complete makeover of the agency, although the audit suggests in-house administrative analysis for use-of-force cases.
Todd Tuggle appointed as fire chief following Champion retirement
Todd Tuggle has been appointed to serve as Santa Maria s interim fire chief, filling the role Leonard Champion will leave upon his retirement Thursday.
City Manager Jason Stilwell made the appointment that will take effect Saturday, according to city spokesman Mark van de Kamp.Â
Joining the Santa Maria Fire Department in February as the city s first deputy fire chief in 10 years, Tuggle previously served 17 years in the Fresno Fire Department, holding the title of battalion chief at the end of his tenure.
The interim chief will oversee the department s 75 personnel and five community fire stations, as well as a sixth station at the Santa Maria Public Airport, van de Kamp said. The department responds to approximately 10,000 calls for service annually.Â