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OUR LEADERSHIP
CHIEF MARK KLING
CHIEF OF POLICE
It is truly an honor to once again represent the hard-working women and men of the Rialto Police Department. We are truly a committed organization that highlights law enforcement professionals who are dedicated to serving our community. We are at a pivotal point in our history as we strive to become the premier law enforcement agency in the Inland Empire region of Southern California. This is no easy task, but we understand that the fear of crime can be best reduced through the balanced delivery of policing that consists of three components; prevention, intervention, and enforcement. We also recognize that maintaining community safety can only be achieved with the support and involvement of our community.
OUR LEADERSHIP
CHIEF MARK KLING
CHIEF OF POLICE
It is truly an honor to once again represent the hard-working women and men of the Rialto Police Department. We are truly a committed organization that highlights law enforcement professionals who are dedicated to serving our community. We are at a pivotal point in our history as we strive to become the premier law enforcement agency in the Inland Empire region of Southern California. This is no easy task, but we understand that the fear of crime can be best reduced through the balanced delivery of policing that consists of three components; prevention, intervention, and enforcement. We also recognize that maintaining community safety can only be achieved with the support and involvement of our community.
CAPTAINS
CAPTAIN MARK ADAMS
OPERATIONS DIVISION COMMANDER
Captain Mark Adams is the operations division commander, overseeing the patrol, traffic and investigations bureaus.
CAPTAIN ANTHONY VEGA
SUPPORT SERVICES DIVISION COMMANDER
Captain Anthony Vega is the commander of the department’s support services division which includes budget, administration, communications, and more.
LIEUTENANTS
LIEUTENANT
DEAN HARDIN
Lieutenant Hardin is a watch commander and is responsible for Area Command 4, which covers everything south of Foothill Boulevard, and east of Lilac Street.
LIEUTENANT
CAMERON NELSON
Lieutenant Nelson is a watch commander and is responsible for Area Command 3, which covers everything south of Foothill Boulevard, and west of Lilac Street.
LIEUTENANT
JOHNNY PARTIDA
Lieutenant Johnny Partida began his career in January of 1999, when was hired by the Rialto Police Department after serving in the United States Army.
LIEUTENANT
ROBERT SMITH
Lieutenant Robert Smith is a watch commander with over 18 years experience with both the Placentia and Rialto Police Departments.
LIEUTENANT
PAUL STELLA
Lieutenant Paul Stella has over 20 years experience in law enforcement and is currently assigned as the administrative lieutenant for the department.
COMMAND STAFF
The command staff officers are responsible for leading their individual divisions and teams, to ensure the organization's mission is met on a daily basis.
WATCH COMMANDERS
The watch commanders are responsible for ensuring the department's objectives are obtained on a shift level, and they oversee collateral duties and assignments as needed.
