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Another vote for a new Anaheim Police Chief

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Another Vote For A New Anaheim Police Chief

Police Management and Rank-and-File support Julian Harvey as new Chief of Police—APMA joins a change as per the APA vote of no-confidence in Raul Quezada

ANAHEIM, Calif., Oct. 23, 2017 – Different group, same verdict: It’s time for Anaheim Police Chief Raul Quezada to retire, resign, or step down immediately. Statements taken today by the Anaheim Police Management Association (APMA) also show no confidence in the city’s top law-enforcement officer.

The APMA consists of all senior Anaheim Police Department management, including Lieutenants, Captains, and the Deputy Chief of Police. The Anaheim Police Management Association (APMA) is an organization founded in 2010 and consists of 25 members from the five Anaheim Police Captains and 20 Anaheim Police Lieutenants. Continue reading→

The Anaheim Police Association challenges Chief Quezada’s deceptive remarks

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Vote of ‘no confidence’ update

ANAHEIM, CA, August 21, 2017 – The Anaheim Police Association today responded to Chief Raul Quezada’s misstatements, further lack of leadership, and poor management. The response comes one week after the APA released the results of its poll of its membership that showed 87 percent of rank-and-file police officers supporting a vote of ‘No Confidence.’

“Chief Quezada has made further misleading and deceptive comments about his employees, our members, and the facts while making no apologies for his lack of leadership as he continues blaming others for his poor decisions,” said APA President Edgar Hampton. Continue reading→

Chief Quezada speaks out about the death of Fermin Vincent Valenzuela

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Raul Quezada, Chief of Police

PRESS RELEASE, FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: July 10, 2016

Released by: Sgt. Luis Correa, Contact: (714) 612-4157

Subject: STATEMENT from ANAHEIM POLICE CHIEF RAUL QUEZADA

ANAHEIM, CA – On July 2nd, Anaheim Police Officers contacted Mr. Fermin Vincent Valenzuela while responding to a call of a man who had followed a woman home. Valenzuela engaged the officers in a lengthy physical confrontation and as officers attempted to take him into custody,
Valenzuela went into medical distress. Officers began life-saving measures and called for paramedics, who transported him to the hospital.

We learned this evening that tragically, Mr. Valenzuela has passed away. While any loss of life is a tragedy, the death of Mr. Valenzuela while in our custody is particularly impactful and I express my
sincere condolences to his family. Continue reading→

How did the Anaheim Police fail to show up in time for the KKK protest?

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The Anaheim Police posted on their Twitter page yesterday that “We’re aware of a KKK “walking protest” tomorrow Feb 27 at Pearson Park 1:30 pm.”

However the OC Weekly posted today that there was “no visible police presence at the scene.”

Brian Levin, director of CSU San Bernardino’s Center for the Study of Hate and Extremism, also told the L.A. Times that “There were no police officers here when this started happening.” Continue reading→

The Anaheim Police and Fire Chiefs announce new public safety public information officer

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Policy Advisor Steve Spernak joined Anaheim Police Lt. Eric Trapp

Supervisor Nelson’s Policy Advisor, Steve Spernak (L) and Lt. Eric Trapp (R)

ANAHEIM PUBLIC INFORMATION OFFICE

Raul Quezada, Chief of Police/Randy R. Bruegman, Fire Chief

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: February 18, 2015

Released by Lt. Bob Dunn, 714-497-6330

Subject: The Anaheim Police and Fire Chiefs Announce New Public Safety Public Information Officer

Today, Chief Raul Quezada and Chief Randy Bruegman announced the transfer of Lt. Bob Dunn and the appointment of a new Public Safety Public Information Officer.

Lt. Dunn has been selected to command the police department’s Gang Intervention and Suppression Bureau which includes Safe Schools and Cops 4 Kids. Both departments thank Lt. Dunn for his years of professional service in this role. Continue reading→

Anaheim Police Chief wants his cops to wear body video cameras

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Anaheim Police to wear cameras

Raul Quezada, Chief of Police

PUBLIC INFORMATION OFFICE

PRESS RELEASE, FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: September 5, 2014

Subject: Anaheim Police Chief Makes Request to Anaheim City Council to Fund Body Worn Camera Initiative

On Tuesday, September 9, 2014 at the regularly scheduled Anaheim City Council Meeting, Anaheim Police Chief Raul Quezada will go before the City Council to request funding for a body worn camera initiative.

The Department has been testing various body-worn technologies for 18 months and recently selected TASER Axon platform for deployment. This selection came at the recommendation of a 20 officer test group who tested 11 different body-worn camera options, from various manufacturers. Continue reading→

Protest against Anaheim Police Chief Quezada set for March 25 at City Hall

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Not OK Quezada

From the Not OK Quezada Facebook page, Hosted by Zia Back

Very shortly after the outcome of the Manuel Diaz hearings, another lawsuit was filed regarding the fatal OIS of Martin Hernandez. The lawsuit was accepted into the Judicial Process.

BUT…. newly appointed Police Chief, Raul Quezada had an “opinion” on the filing of the lawsuit.

The unnecessary and inciting “opinion” has negated a great deal of work done while Chief Quezada was serving as Interim Chief to improve relationships between devastated communities and police in the face of the 2012 Anaheim Unrest. Continue reading→

Latest Anaheim Magazine highlights new Police Chief

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Anaheim Magazine (Page 1)

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Media contact: Ruth Ruiz, (714) 765-5060 office, (714) 420-7797 mobile

ANAHEIM MAGAZINE WINTER ISSUE HIGHLIGHTS NEW POLICE CHIEF, HELMET SAFETY, AND MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS

ANAHEIM, Calif. – (March 7, 2014) The winter 2014 issue of Anaheim magazine emphasizes safety and community involvement with articles including an introduction to Anaheim’s new Police Chief Raul Quezada, a feature from Anaheim Fire & Rescue on how to “Wear Your Helmet like a Pro,” and a spotlight on the generous contributions of musical instruments to Anaheim’s youth.

Featured on the cover is Raul Quezada, Anaheim’s 33rd Chief of Police. Chief Quezada has worked for the Anaheim Police Department for past 18 years, and has stepped into his new position as a leader in the community. Continue reading→

Raul Quezada to be sworn in as Anaheim’s new Police Chief on January 29

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From the Anaheim Police Department Blog

From the Anaheim Police Department Blog

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: January 27, 2014

Released by Lt. T. Schmidt, Contact at 714-497-6360

Subject: Raul Quezada – Police Chief Appointment – January 29, 2014, at 10am

On Wednesday, January 29, 2014, at 10am, Raul Quezada will be sworn in officially as the Police Chief for the Anaheim Police Department. Chief Quezada will be the 33rd Police Chief in the agency’s 144 year history. Chief Quezada’s appointment is a resounding endorsement of his commitment to problem solving and community policing. His emphasis on communication and engaging with residents has gone a long way in strengthening and building relationships between the police and the community. Continue reading→

Anaheim’s new Chief of Police is Raul Quezada

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From the Anaheim Police Department Blog

From the Anaheim Police Department Blog

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Media contact: Ruth Ruiz, (714) 765-5060 office, (714) 420-7797 mobile

RAUL QUEZADA CONFIRMED AS CITY OF ANAHEIM CHIEF OF POLICE

ANAHEIM, Calif. (December 17, 2013) The Anaheim City Council tonight unanimously confirmed Raul Quezada as the Anaheim Chief of Police, as recommended by City Manager Marcie Edwards. Chief Quezada had been serving as Interim Anaheim Chief of Police since May 17 of this year.

The Anaheim Chief of Police oversees a department of more than 500 full-time and more than 100 part-time sworn officers and non-sworn personnel in service to Anaheim’s 346,000 residents, businesses, and 20 million annual visitors. The Anaheim Police Department is a leader in crime prevention, emergency preparedness and response, and community-oriented policing through long-term solutions by engaging the community in problem solving. Continue reading→