New Santa Paula police chief addresses sexual assault accusations
SANTA PAULA, Calif. The first week is in the books for Santa Paula’s new police chief, but it comes with some scrutiny because of accusations from a previous job.
Travis Walker wrapped up his first week as Santa Paula Police Chief on Friday.
“It is always an honor to be able to serve a community in any capacity,” said Walker. “The same way you are tasked with providing for your family, now I have to provide for an entire community that now becomes my family.”
Walker says it was a busy first week getting to know the city and his staff, but it hasn’t been a warm welcome from everyone in the community. Protests and petitions were launched after news surfaced that he d been accused of sexual assault in a previous job.