Samuel Gonzalez appointed as La Verne’s new chief of police

Samuel Gonzalez, who has served as La Verne’s appearing police chief for greater than a 12 months, has been formally appointed as town’s new chief, metropolis leaders stated Wednesday, March 20.

Gonzalez has spent 23 years with the La Verne Police Department, holding positions corresponding to corporal, detective, and sergeant. Before becoming a member of the pressure in La Verne, Gonzalez labored for the Los Angeles Police Department and served within the Marine Corps.

“His in depth expertise, management, and dedication to public security make him the proper match to guide our Police Department into the longer term,” Mayor Tim Hepburn stated in a information launch. “We have full confidence in Chief Gonzalez’s skill to keep up the best requirements of integrity, professionalism, and repair to our neighborhood.”

In February 2022, La Verne introduced earlier Police Chief Colleen Flores was taking a go away of absence as a result of a work-related harm. Flores later retired as a result of harm.

Gonzalez took over as appearing chief following her retirement.

“I’m deeply humbled and honored to imagine the position of Chief of Police in La Verne,” stated. Gonzalez, who turns into town’s twenty third chief.  “I’m dedicated to working tirelessly to make sure the security and well-being of all residents, companies, and guests.”