Deputy Chief Cassie McSorley joined the Salinas Police Department in 1983. She was raised in Salinas and attended local schools.

Cassie has had the opportunity to work in a variety of assignments within the Salinas Police Department over the years including uniformed patrol, DUI enforcement team, field training officer, Narcotics, and Special Operations. Deputy Chief McSorley is currently responsible for both the Administration Division and the Investigations Division.

Cassie was promoted to corporal in 1988, sergeant in 1989, lieutenant in 1993, captain in 1997 and deputy chief in 2003. She has a bachelor’s degree in Administration of Justice and has completed graduate coursework in Organizational Development. Cassie is active in many community groups and organizations.

Cassie is married and has two daughters. In her spare time she enjoys mountain and road biking, hiking, outdoor seasonal activities and curling up with a good book.