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. About the Author Evan Jones Editor View All Posts 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 Cigar Lounge preparing to open in Downtown Roanoke Clark Palmer September 5, 2025 2 min read Salem VA Health Care System receives top scores in latest CMS hospital ratings Clark Palmer September 5, 2025 1 min read Local woman advocates for other childhood cancer survivors experiencing late effects of cancer treatment Denise Membreno September 5, 2025