Chief Brian Barner will finish his 34-year career with the Redding Police Department today, June 30. While his official retirement isn't effective until Sept. 22, City Manager William Tarbox said Barner's final day is today. The city has begun its recruitment process for the next police chief, with employment agency Bob Murray & Associates hired to recruit a new police chief. Recruitment closes on July 5, with interviews of candidates beginning shortly after.
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Redding Police Chief Barner Serves Final Day in Office
Redding Police Chief Brian Barner is serving his final day in office, marking the end of a 34-year career with the Redding Police Department. The city has initiated a recruitment process for the next police ch…
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- Location: Redding Police Department
- Date/time: June 30, 2026
- Agencies involved: City Manager William Tarbox, Bob Murray & Associates
- Status: Final day in office
- Public impact: Recruitment process for next police chief underway
Brian Barner
William Tarbox
City of Redding
Bob Murray & Associates
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