Chico Police Chief

At Tuesday’s council meeting, over a dozen residents spoke against the Chico Police Department buying up to $1.3 million in military equipment. Despite council giving the go ahead, many in attendance want more oversight in police spending.

Chico Police Chief Billy Aldridge will be asking City Council to approve $1.3 million in military equipment purchases at Tuesday’s meeting.

After five years at the helm and 28 on the force in Chico, Police Chief Michael O’Brien announced plans to retire effective June 5th. After 31 years in…