Police Chief Zimmermann resigns

The city Wednesday morning announced the resignation of Police Chief Kevin Zimmerman, who has been on medical leave for over a year. At press time Wednesday. here is the official release:

Kevin Zimmermann has voluntarily stepped down from his position with the City of Shafter today. He has been a valued member of the Shafter Police Department since September 2016.

Mayor Chad Givens expressed his appreciation for Chief Zimmermann's leadership, noting, "Chief Zimmermann's dedication to the department and the community is greatly appreciated. He has worked tirelessly to strengthen the Shafter Police Department and improve public safety. The City is grateful for his service and commitment and wishes him the best in his future endeavors."

Acting Chief Randy Milligan, who has served the Shafter Police Department for 26 years, will continue to lead the department in the interim.

The City Manager, Lance Lippincott, will be available to address the media today, Wednesday, November 20th, at 2:30 PM at Shafter City Hall (Council Chambers). If you have any questions regarding today's press confer-ence, please email our Community Engagement Manag-er, Rachel Zermeno, at [email protected].

[Updates to this story will appear as they become available.]