Salem Police Chief set to retire after 37 1/2 years on the force Evan Jones August 13, 2014 1 min read Salem’s police chief is preparing to retire later this year, after serving in every capacity on the force for more than 37 years. Jeff Dudley says advances in technology are the biggest changes he’s seen, as WFIR’s Evan Jones reports. Share: Continue Reading Previous: Mayor testifying in former Virginia governor trialNext: Community Health resources like New Horizons in the spotlight Related Stories 1 min read Skills USA Virginia annual demos and competition this weekend at Berglund Center Gene Marrano April 4, 2025 1 min read Roanoke City to be site of Hands Off protest Clark Palmer April 4, 2025 1 min read The Salem Red Sox season opener is tonight Denise Membreno April 4, 2025