Watsonville Taps San Jose Assistant Chief Brian Shab for Police Chief

Watsonville taps San Jose assistant chief Brian Shab for police chief

WATSONVILLE — Brian Shab, San Jose’s assistant chief of police, is ready for his next assignment over the hill. He has been promoted to Watsonville’s police chief and is expected to begin in his new position in early 2026. The city of Watsonville announced Shab’s promotion Tuesday. He will be succeeding Jorge Zamora who retired at the end of August after 34 years with the department and three as chief. “Chief Shab brings extensive experience in …

Brian Shab, San Jose assistant police chief, appointed new police chief in Watsonville

A San Jose assistant police chief has been picked to be the new chief of the Watsonville Police Department. The city of Watsonville announced the selection of Brian Shab to be its next chief. Shab, a Santa Cruz County resident, joined the San Jose Police Department in 1998 and rose to the level of assistant chief before being tabbed for the Watsonville job. He is expected to begin as chief in early 2026 after the completion of a background check…

Watsonville taps San Jose assistant chief to lead police department

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Watsonville names new Police Chief

The city of Watsonville has selected Brian Shab as its next police chief, city officials announced Tuesday. Shab, who has more than 27 years of public safety experience, is currently an assistant chief with the San Jose Police Department, where he oversees departmentwide operations serving nearly 1 million residents.  He is expected to begin the Watsonville role in early 2026, pending completion of a background process. A native of East San Jose…