Captain Albanese Named Next Pittsburg Police Chief

On Tuesday, Metropolis of Pittsburg Metropolis Supervisor Garrett Evans introduced that Captain Steve Albanese was being prompted to the subsequent Pittsburg Police Chief after Brian Addington retired.

Right here is the message launched yesterday on social media, though no formal press launch has been introduced.

A number of months in the past, Chief Brian Addington introduced his intent to retire. Shortly after, the Metropolis employed the famend government recruiting agency Bob Murray & Associates to conduct a nationwide seek for our subsequent Police Chief. Final week the highest 5 candidates have been interviewed by three separate panels: a Group Panel, a Skilled Panel of Legislation Enforcement Executives, and a Metropolis Administration Panel. The suggestions from all three panels was clear, Captain Steve Albanese would be the Metropolis of Pittsburg’s tenth Police Chief.

I’m assured that Captain Albanese is the best individual to steer the Pittsburg Police Division into the long run. He understands the division’s values and the necessity for continued group belief and transparency. Captain Albanese possesses the best mixture of data, abilities, and robust forward-thinking management that units him aside. He’ll construct on what we have already got, and he’ll proceed to make sure we’re a modernized division dedicated to professionalism, excellence and belief.

Captain Albanese was born in Pittsburg and has labored on the Pittsburg Police Division for the previous 25 years. Throughout his 25 yr profession, Captain Albanese has labored in almost each facet of municipal policing. He’s well-respected throughout the Division and locally. Captain Albanese holds an Affiliate’s diploma in Liberal Arts from LMC, a Bachelor’s diploma in Criminology from Cal State Fresno, and Grasp’s diploma in Management from St. Mary’s Faculty. He’s additionally a graduate of the FBI Nationwide Academy and California Peace Officers Requirements and Coaching Command Faculty.

“It’s an honor to steer the women and men of the Pittsburg Police Division and proceed to be part of this group,” Captain Albanese stated. “I’m dedicated to the foundations which have been put in place by Chief Addington over the previous ten years and can guarantee our division stays conscious of the wants of the group. The Pittsburg Police Division will proceed to develop partnerships to cut back crime, present skilled policing, and construct belief locally. I wish to thank the women and men of the Pittsburg Police Division for his or her arduous work and dedication to make Pittsburg a group to be happy with. I additionally wish to thank Metropolis Supervisor Garrett Evans, our Metropolis Council Members, and the group for trusting me to steer the Police Division.”

Captain Albanese will assume his new position on Thursday, July 14, 2022. Particulars concerning the ceremony will comply with.

Regards,

Garrett Evans

Metropolis Supervisor