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Veteran Florence police officer retires

Posted 10/11/24

Florence Police Officer Andy Salazar has retired from the department after 24 years.

Salazar is a fifth-generation Florence resident who considers one of his proudest achievements to be the …

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Veteran Florence police officer retires

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Florence Police Officer Andy Salazar has retired from the department after 24 years.

Salazar is a fifth-generation Florence resident who considers one of his proudest achievements to be the opportunity to work alongside his son in the police department, a post on the department’s Facebook page stated.

Salazar's law enforcement career began as a detention officer in 1985 with the Pinal County Sheriff's Office. In 1992, he was hired as a recruit deputy and attended the Central Arizona Regional Law Enforcement Training Academy.

At the Florence Police Department, Salazar served as commercial vehicle inspector, field training officer, firearms instructor, department range master and armorer.

Salazar graduated from Florence High School in 1980, and after enlisted in the U.S. Marine Corps as a machine gunner, serving one tour in the first Gulf War. After leaving the Marines, he joined the Army National Guard and was deployed for one tour in Operation Iraqi Freedom in 2003. He retired from the reserves after 24 years.

“As Officer Salazar embarks on this new chapter, we extend our deepest gratitude for his unwavering commitment, bravery and positive impact on countless lives,” the post continued.

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