REDLANDS - (INT) – Redlands Chief of Police Rachel Tolber is closing out a 28-year career with the department and will retire at the end of the year.

She joined the department as an intern in 1997 and ascended through the ranks to become chief in 2023.

She emphasized strategic recruitment, organizational wellness, the integration of innovative technology, and culminating her career by breaking ground on the City's long-awaited new police facility.

Chief Tolber said she’s looking forward to spending more time with her family.

A process to identify the department's next leader is underway.

Story Date: September 15, 2026