City of San Luis appoint Nigel Reynoso as Chief of Police

Chief Reynoso has been serving as Acting Chief of Police since October 2023

SAN LUIS, Ariz. (KYMA, KECY) - Mayor Nieves Riedel and City Council members appointed Nigel Reynoso as Chief of Police.

The City of San Luis stated that Reynoso was appointed after he emerged as the best candidate to fill the vacancy by the previous chief of police.

San Luis city council member Matias Rosales shares why he thinks Reynoso is a good fit for the position.

“I’ve always seen him get along with all of the employees whether it’s at the police department, fire, or at any department so his interaction as a team player is always been there and I think you know he’s grown into the position where he’s going to be now being the chief of police and I know he has the respect of of the department and his fellow colleagues,” said Rosales.

Chief Reynoso joined the San Luis Police Department in 2005 and has commanded all department divisions.

Before joining the department, he served in the US Marine Corps for eight years and was honorably discharged as a sergeant.

“After an extensive process, it was determined that Chief Reynso was the best candidate to take on the role of Chief of the City of San Luis Police Department,” stated Mayor Nieves Riedel. “With his years of service, experience, and education, we are confident Chief Reynoso has the necessary experience to lead our Police Department during this important time.”

“It is both an honor and a blessing to be given the opportunity to continue leading the dedicated women and men of this department,” stated Chief Nigel Reynoso. “I know I have an excellent team behind me ready to work diligently,” he added.

Chief Reynoso is looking to bring more help the San Luis Police Department.

“The city has been growing a lot and we do need additional staffing so we can make sure we can provide the services that our community needs so that’s one big challenge I’m going to start working on on staffing," said Chief Reynoso.