June  2022

Santa Rosa Police Chief

John Cregan, a 17 year veteran of the Santa Rosa Police Department, has been appointed the city’s next police chief.  Chief Cregan was appointed by City Manager Maraskeshia Smith to the job.  Santa Rosa Police Department has about 170 sworn officers and a $68 Million budget.  Cregan is taking over from Chief Ray Navarro who retired on May 1st.  He will take on the permanent role on July 3rd.  Chief Cregan spearheaded the planning and implementation of the city’s inRESPONSE mental Health team which responds to mental health, homelessness and substance abuse that launched in January.  The program had a strong start but Chief Cregan wants to expand it. 

Chief Cregan has a Master’s degree in law enforcement and public safety leadership from the University of San Diego.  He will oversee a workforce of about 250 employees.  His annual salary will be $248,553.