Welcome to this week's episode of What's Happening Salem!

In this episode, Jacob Espinoza sits down with Salem Police Chief Trevor Womack to discuss:

• His four years leading Salem's police department.
• The upcoming city budget challenges.
• Changes in policing since 2020.
• And much more!

To RSVP the 2025 Breakfast with the Chief visit: https://salempolicefoundation.org/

Timestamps:

01:07 - Chief Womack's first impressions of Salem

06:43 - Department strategic plan overview

08:08 - City budget

11:28 - Staffing challenges and progress

14:34 - Crime trends in Salem

18:02 - Behavioral health crisis response

20:44 - ICE enforcement clarification

24:44 - Department transparency & public engagement

26:17 - Memorable experiences

32:06 - Chief's vision for the future

34:04 - Upcoming Breakfast With the Chief event details