VIDEO: People in the city of Jacksonville said farewell to Mike Yaniero after nearly 20 years of working with the public safety department. The city gathered outside the Public Safety Remembrance Garden Monday, Apr. 21, 2025, to celebrate Yanieroโs retirement. Yaniero became Jacksonvilleโs police chief in 2004, then went on to become the public safety director in 2012. April 21st also marked his 50th year as a first responder. โYou got to focus on service to the community. Everybody needs something and you need to give it to them if you can,โ Yaniero said. โTaking time and listening to what they say and just serving your community.โ The ceremony was filled with people wanting to say one final goodbye. Public officials also made speeches honoring Yaniero.
