The City of Antioch has announced that Joe Vigil has been named the Chief of Police. Vigil had been serving as interim chief for the Antioch Police Department since January.
According to the City of Antioch:
It’s Official: Joe Vigil Named Chief of Police
We’re proud to announce that Joe Vigil, who has been serving as our Acting Chief of Police, has now been officially appointed as Antioch’s permanent Chief of Police!
Chief Vigil brings over 25 years of law enforcement experience, including service with the Sacramento, Richmond, and Antioch Police Departments. He has led our Support Services Bureau and served twice as Acting Chief. He holds both a Bachelor’s and a Master’s degree from California State University, Long Beach, and is deeply committed to advancing constitutional policing, transparency, and meaningful reform.
This appointment represents a critical step forward in strengthening leadership, rebuilding trust, and shaping a stronger future for the Antioch Police Department and our community.
Please join us in congratulating Chief Vigil on this well-deserved appointment!
Chief Vigil brings 25 years of law enforcement experience, including service with the Sacramento, Richmond, and Antioch Police Departments. During his career, he has:
- Managed the Support Services Bureau as captain.
- Served as acting police chief (Aug. 2023–Feb. 2024).
- Completed the POST Command College.
- Earned a bachelor’s and master’s degree from Cal State Long Beach.
Antioch Police Department Chief of Police Overview:
- April 2025 – Joe Vigil named chief
- January 2025 – Joe Vigil (interim)
- February 2024 – Brian Addington named Interim Chief
- August 2023 – Captain Joseph Vigil named acting Chief
- August 2023 – Chief Ford retires
- August 2022 – Chief Ford appointed Permanent chief
- February 202 – Dr. Steve Ford appointed interim chief
- Sept. 2021 – Captain Tony Morefield appointed interim chief
- Sept. 2021 – Chief Tammany Books retires
Note – Within a recent Grand Jury Report under the previous city council, it urged Antioch to hire a permanent city manager (which they did with Scott), as well as a police chief, public works and community development directors. They also highlighted eleven of the most senior positions in Antioch city government were currently held by acting or part-time personnel—the vacancy rate of the city stood at 23%–the average rate for US employers was 5.3%.
History:
- Feb 20, 2024 – Former Pittsburg Top Cop Named Interim Antioch Police Chief
- August 7, 2023 – Vigil Named Acting Antioch Police Chief
- July 19: Antioch Police Chief Announces Retirement, Last Day Is August 11
- April 7, 2023: Antioch City Council Seeks Power to Hire Fire Police Chief
- Aug 22: Mayor of Antioch Says They Will Appoint Permanent City Manager and Police Chief
- April 27: Dr. Steve Ford Introduced as New Interim Antioch Police Chief
- Feb 23: Antioch Names Former San Francisco Cop Interim Chief of Police
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