

“I am so proud of the stellar leaders being promoted in our Police Department,” said City Manager Farrell Harrison. We have a great police department with a bright future.”Ĭity Manager Lori Ann Farrell Harrison congratulated Chief Lawrence and all those newly promoted. I’m always impressed by our PD’s professionalism and commitment to service. “I congratulate all the personnel promoted on their merits and trust that they will continue to perform at the highest level. “This is an exciting era for the Costa Mesa Police Department.” Mayor Stephens said. Mayor John Stephens hailed the promotions as great news for Costa Mesa. Diaz currently working on a master’s degree.
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The named personnel have the expertise, specialized professional training and bachelor’s degrees to succeed in their new assignment, with Captain Chamness and Lt. That brings the total to 10 significant promotions in five months.

Hans-Walter Guenther, an 18-year veteran of CMPD, promoted to Police Sergeant Scott Stafford, a 21-year veteran of CMPD, promoted to Police Lieutenantĭavid Sevilla, a 23-year veteran of CMPD, promoted to Police Sergeant Joyce LaPointe, a 26-year veteran of CMPD, promoted to Deputy Chief of Police The promotion of those six leaders follows earlier promotions from this year including: Nick Wilson, a 7-year veteran of CMPD, promoted to Police Sergeant Jake Jacobi, a 10-year veteran of CMPD, promoted to Police Sergeant Michelle Bradbury, a 20-year veteran of CMPD, promoted to Police Lieutenant Jason Chamness, a 20-year veteran of CMPD, promoted to Police CaptainĬarlos Diaz, a 27-year veteran of CMPD, promoted to Police Lieutenant

All of these candidates possess these qualities, and I am excited to see how they will assist me in ushering in a new legacy at this Department.”ĬMPD is promoting two captains, two lieutenants and two sergeants, all to fill vacancies created by recent retirements and a backfill due to the promotion of Deputy Chief LaPointe.īryan Wadkins, a 27-year veteran of CMPD, promoted to Police Captain Leadership requires someone to constantly drive themselves to develop their leadership skills, maintain a humble confidence, remain calm and poised in the face of adversity, hold themselves and others accountable to high standards, and lift others up by inspiring people around them to be the best versions of themselves. “With so many qualified candidates, I had a difficult decision to make on these three levels. “I am proud to announce these well-deserved promotions,” said Chief Lawrence. Lawrence announced today its largest promotion of Department personnel in its recent history. The Costa Mesa Police Department (CMPD) and Chief Ronald A. We would like to share some very exciting news with all of you. Dear Costa Mesa, Crime Prevention Specialist Jenette Martinez
