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This December, we’ve got a special Pick Power Breakfast planned with Riverside’s Chief of Police.
Larry Gonzalez
Police Chief Larry Gonzalez is a 28 year veteran of the Riverside Police department. He was hired as a Police Officer in September 1993 where he worked as a Field Training Officer, Gang unit investigator, and a member of the Department’s Defensive Tactics training unit. In November 2001, Larry was promoted to Sergeant. As a Sergeant, he worked as a patrol Sergeant and was later transferred to the Chief’s office where he worked as the Personnel and Training Sergeant. Larry was the department Training Coordinator during the time the department was under the Attorney General’s stipulated agreement. He played a pivotal role in meeting the training demands during that time period.
In March 2005, Larry was promoted to the rank of Lieutenant. As a Lieutenant, Larry worked as a Watch Commander, the East NPC Area Commander, SWAT & Aviation Commander, and the Support Services Lieutenant. He also held collateral assignments as the K9 Commander and Force Training Unit manager. In May 2015 Larry was promoted to Captain where he maintained management over site of the Support Services Division, (Personnel, Training, Internal Affairs, Records and Dispatch). In May 2017 Larry was promoted to the rank of Deputy Chief of Police and in January 2020 he was named the 22nd Chief of Police of the Riverside Police Department over 400 sworn Police Officers.
Larry has been an instructor at the Riverside Sheriff’s academy for over 20 years where he teaches Use of Force, Laws of Arrest, Defensive Tactics, civil liability and various Supervision courses. He is recognized throughout the state in both State and Federal court as Subject Matter Expert in Police Use of Force. He has been a panelist and guest speaker at several venues related to Use of Force in Law Enforcement.
Larry graduated from Southern Illinois University with a Bachelor of Science degree in Workforce Education and Development. He is also a graduate of the FBI National Academy class #233 in 2008, and Senior Management Institute for Police by PERF in August 2016.
Join In Person
We are back in the Mayor's Ceremonial Room on the 7th Floor of City Hall. Coffee and donuts will be provided alongside smiles, handshakes, and hugs IRL!
Arrive early to allow time to get a name badge and check-in with City Hall security who will send you up the elevator to the 7th floor when you let them know you're here for the Pick Group.
3900 Main St.
Riverside, CA 92501
Meetup Virtually Here
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