Jason Hedden

Jason Hedden has extensive experience in law enforcement. Jason currently serves as the Chief of Police for the City of Turlock, a position they have held since February 2022. Before this, they worked at the Los Banos Police Department for many years, starting in 2004. During their time there, they held various roles including Commander, Acting Chief of Police, Police Sergeant, Detective, and Police Officer. Jason'smost recent position at the Los Banos Police Department was as a Commander, which they held from September 2013 to February 2022.

Jason Hedden completed a Bachelor of Science degree in Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration from California Coast University from 2013 to 2016. Jason later pursued a Master of Science degree in Law Enforcement and Public Safety Leadership from the University of San Diego from 2017 to 2019. Additionally, in 2018, they also attended the FBI National Academy, where they did not pursue a specific degree or field of study.