Former Escondido police Chief Ed Varso selected to lead the department — again

“Returning to Escondido is more than just reclaiming an old job, I feel like I am returning home,” Varso said in a statement issued by the city. “I look forward to reconnecting with the police department, City staff, and the community as we work together to ensure public safety.”

City officials did not say how many finalists or candidates were considered or provide details about the costs of the search, and they did not immediately respond to questions about the matter.“I know our officers and all of Escondido are in great hands due to Chief Varso’s proven track record of transparency and leadership within our community,” McGlynn said. “I look forward to his continued success as he returns as the Chief of Police.

He replaced former police Chief Craig Carter in January 2020. As chief, Varso drew attention when he knelt with Black Lives Matter supporters on June 3 of that year, a little more than a week after Minneapolis police officers killed George Floyd. Varso oversaw the implementation of a de-escalation policy, similar to what other departments rolled out in response to calls for police reform that gained momentum after Floyd’s murder.

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