On Monday, November 12th, Interim Chief Ralph Martin shared with Rotary Santa Maria South club members the current activities and near-term goals of the Santa Maria Police Department. Community policing best practices and cross-training of department leaders were two of the recent priorities established by the Santa Maria Police Department under the new direction of Interim Police Chief Ralph Martin. Martin had a long and successful career with the Los Angeles Sheriff's Department prior to his retirement and his leadership position with the City of Santa Maria.

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