Sudden Retirement of SFPD Chief Fabian Valdez Begins to Reveal History of Police Impropriety 

Multiple community members shared words of gratitude and encouragement for San Fernando Police Department (SFPD) Chief Fabian Valdez during a special meeting of the San Fernando City Council, just days after the city announced he would be retiring as chief effective June 19. While many congratulated him during public comments and sang his praises, at the same time there was a lot of murmuring that his “retirement” was really an agreement for a dignified exit. After leading the department for more than four years, Valdez was forced to retire, according to sources close to the city and police department. “Chief,…