After over 18 months without a permanent police chief, Beverly Hills swore in Mark Stainbrook as the Chief of Police of the Beverly Hills Police Department. He becomes the 11th chief since the formation of the department in 1927, overseeing more than 200 officers and civilian employees. The appointment comes at a time of escalating anxiety in the city over crime.
“I’ve learned very quickly that this is a highly engaged and super supportive community and I’m very excited about that,” Stainbrook said at a ceremony held on the steps of City Hall to mark the occasion. “I’m sure that the current state of American law enforcement is on the minds of everyone here. Certainly these have been challenging times, but there’s things that remain constant. We want safe neighborhoods, we want our world renowned business districts to be safe and thriving, and we believe in great community and police partnerships and relationships.”
