State payroll records show a former Redlands deputy police chief earned about $1.26M in 2025, mostly from a retirement settlement and one‑time payouts. The council minutes show the city approved an $871,956 settlement plus accrued leave.

A new state bill would speed certifications and give hiring preference to formerly incarcerated firefighters, aiming to turn trained hand‑crew members into career Cal Fire hires.

Eighty-five recruits completed Academy Class #100 at LBPD's new training campus and will enter field training across the city.