Arroyo Grande hosting public dedication, park renaming ceremony in honor of late police chief

ARROYO GRANDE, Calif. - The City of Arroyo Grande is hosting a public dedication and renaming ceremony on Saturday in honor of late Police Chief Beau D. Pryor.

Chief Pryor died the morning of April 21, 2021, at 50 years old.

He served as chief of the Arroyo Grande Police Department from 2017 until his retirement in mid-2020.

In light of his passing, AG City Council adopted a resolution to rename Police Tribute Park to "Chief Beau D. Pryor Memorial Park."

The event will be held at 9 a.m. on Saturday, Sept. 25, at the Arroyo Grande Police Department

The city said Pryor left an indelible mark on the City of Arroyo Grande by providing leadership to the police department and demonstrating what it means to be an outstanding community leader.

"Chief Pryor was a dedicated public servant, committed to making our world safer, more just and equitable, and instilled this in the City's law enforcement agency ensuring the highest standards of performance were carried out during his tenure and into the future."

The Arroyo Grande Police Department is located at 200 N. Halcyon Road in Arroyo Grande.