About Chief Sam Granato:

Chief Sam Granato started with the Yakima Police Department on September 2, 2003. He was born in San Antonio, Texas. In 1973, he graduated from San Antonio College with an A.A. degree in Law Enforcement, and in 1977 received his B.S. degree from Sam Houston State University in Huntsville, Texas. Prior to moving to Yakima, Chief Granato served with the Corpus Christi Police Department and as Chief of the Kingsville Police Department. He is a graduate of the FBI National Academy Associates program. Since moving to Yakima, Chief Granato has become very involved with the Police Athletic League and is a strong supporter of programs that reduce youth crime and gang activity. He is married to wife Esmeralda and has two daughters and two sons. In his spare time, he enjoys fishing and hunting.

Email: sgranato@ci.yakima.was.us