Santa Ana City Manager Alvaro Nuñez announced today the appointment of Robert Rodriguez as the City of Santa Ana’s 22nd Chief of Police, placing a seasoned law enforcement veteran with deep ties to the Santa Ana community in this essential public safety position.
City Manager Nuñez announced the appointment during an event at Chief Rodriguez’s beloved Russell Elementary School, which he attended during his formative years as a child. Mayor Valerie Amezcua, Mayor Pro Tem Thai Viet Phan, Councilmember Benjamin Vazquez, Councilmember Phil Bacerra and Councilmember David Penaloza spoke at the event, which was co-hosted by the Garden Grove Unified School District. Other attendees included members of the City of Santa Ana executive management team, Garden Grove Unified School District Board Members and superintendent, and Russell Elementary students and teachers.
“I am proud to appoint Chief Rodriguez to lead Santa Ana Police Department,” City Manager Nuñez said. “Chief Rodriguez brings the leadership, experience and vision necessary to improve public safety, foster trust and strengthen the bond between our police force and the residents we serve. Chief Rodriguez came from humble origins and has a background that allows him to understand all aspects of the Santa Ana community’s needs and challenges.”
