Cloverdale Police Chief Chris Parker is officially retiring this week, marking the end of a distinguished 25-year career in Sonoma County law enforcement. According to the Press Democrat, Parker, who joined the department in 2015 and became chief in 2023, is widely praised for his community-focused approach to policing and local youth coaching. Taking over the helm is Sean Jones, a 20-year veteran of the Sonoma County Sheriff’s Office who was sworn in earlier this month. While Parker is stepping down from the force, he isn’t stepping away from public service—he has already filed to run for a seat on the Cloverdale City Council this fall. His retirement marks a seamless leadership transition for the department as Jones steps in to guide its next chapter.