A former LASD deputy has been tapped to lead the Santa Paula Police Department.   Steven McLean will be the 14th person to serve in this capacity.

McLean is said to have beat out approximately 24 other candidates who had thrown their hats into the ring.  The Santa Paula PD began accepting applications last fall.

The new hire was needed, they said, because Police Chief Stephen MacKinnon had submitted his resignation.

The selection process was (more…)