Following the resignation of Police Chief Ed Varso, the City of Menifee announced the appointment of Captain Chris Karrer as interim chief of police. Karrer will assume his new duties on December 18.
With the City of Escondido’s chief of police position yet to be filled following his departure, Menifee Police Chief Ed Varso has made the decision to return to his former employer where he served for more than 20 years.
Varso succeeded Pat Walsh as Menifee’s police chief on July 5, 2022. His last day will be on Saturday, December 17.
Captain Karrer, who has served with the Menifee Police Department since its inception, has been appointed the interim chief of police by City Manager Armando G. Villa. Karrer is a U.S. Marine veteran and has more than 20 years of local law enforcement experience overseeing numerous divisions including patrol, traffic, investigations, operations, and support services.
Karrer said he looks forward to building upon the success of the department and continuing to grow the department with talented officers and support staff.
“Next steps in the appointment of a permanent police chief are in development,” the city said.
