Cotati picks Chris Simmons as new police chief for his ‘deep experience’ in public safety

Cotati has picked Chris Simmons as the city’s new police chief, local officials announced this week.

Cotati City Manager Damien O’Bid on Wednesday said they chose Simmons as Cotati’s next top cop due to his “deep experience in public safety” and commitment to “working with the community to ensure that our Police Department works for all residents and continues to be a leader in innovation and community-oriented policing.”