Atascadero police chief on undisclosed leave, city confirms
Atascadero Police Department Chief Robert “Bob” Masterson is currently on leave for an undisclosed reason, city officials confirmed to The Tribune on Wednesday.
Terrie Banish, public information officer for the City of Atascadero, told The Tribune via text message that Masterson is “out on leave and he appointed Commander (Jason) Carr to be acting police chief in his absence.”
Banish would not confirm the type of leave or whether it was administrative paid leave. It is unknown when the leave began or how long it might last.
“The City doesn’t comment on any employee matters,” she said.
Masterson was appointed to the position in 2020 after previously serving as police chief in King City.
Chloe Jones
The Tribune