Palo Alto Police Chief Andrew Binder has announced his retirement after a 28-year career in law enforcement. He served 18 years with the City of San Jose and 10 years in Palo Alto, where he advanced from Lieutenant to Chief of Police. Binder has led the department since August 2022.
City Manager Ed Shikada has selected Assistant Chief James Reifschneider as the next Chief of Police, pending City Council confirmation on April 6. Reifschneider joined the department in 2005 and has overseen operations as Assistant Chief since 2025. The City Council will review the appointment next week…