
Signal Hill appoints new police chief after more than yearlong search
The small, Long Beach-encircled town has appointed Wayne Byerley, a former Orange County Sheriff’s Department deputy, to take over the helm of its Police Department, according to a recent announcement. The hiring put an end to the city’s year-and-half long search for former Chief Christopher Nunely’s permanent replacement.
Nunely retired from the Signal Hill Police Department in September 2021 following a 24-year career with the law enforcement agency. The City Council, shortly after, appointed
Nunely retired from the Signal Hill Police Department in September 2021 following a 24-year career with the law enforcement agency. The City Council, shortly after, appointed