City Manager Sergio Gonzalez announced the appointment of Art Miller as the City’s Interim Police Chief. Former Police Chief Joseph Payne resigned earlier this month after a 40-year career with the South Pasadena Police Department.
Miller joins South Pasadena with more than 34 years of experience in law enforcement. A retired Captain for the Los Angeles Police Department, Page 2 Miller was in charge of LAPD’s Metropolitan, Southwest and Hollywood Divisions.
“I am genuinely excited about the opportunity and am looking forward to working with the department, city staff, City Council and the community,†Miller said.
“We’re very fortunate to have him join our City, and I am confident that he will serve our city very well,” said City Manager Gonzalez .
Miller will take his oath of office on Monday, February 25, 2013, at 3:00 p.m. in the City Council Chambers, located at 1424 Mission Street. The public is invited to attend.