department at the same time. we were both assigned to the same district and worked in the same patrol service area. and then we worked together off and on for pretty much the better portion of my career. gunther was the most professional, dedicated police officer that i ever worked with and ever had the pleasure of being around. he was at times a good friend and confidant, and i will miss him dearly. i think everyone should talk to their friends this way. i said to you today that there s nothing you could tell me that would be embarrassing or that i would judge you for, or there s not a time of the day or night that you can t pick up the phone and call me if you re feeling a certain kind of way. you know what i m saying? and that goes for you. that goes for officer dunn.
Costa Mesa Police Chief Bryan Glass will retire in September after 26 years with the department
Costa Mesa Police Chief Bryan Glass, 49, announced Wednesday he will retire from the department in September after 26 years of service and nearly two years at the helm.
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By Sara CardineStaff Writer
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Costa Mesa Police Chief Bryan Glass who has logged 26 years of service with the department, including 18 months at its helm announced Wednesday he will retire from his post in September.
In a release issued by the city, the chief remarked on the privilege of leading the Costa Mesa Police Department through the rigors of 2020, calling it “a year like no other” that saw not only a nationwide pandemic but a string of Black Lives Matter rallies that sometimes called for a defunding of police units.