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Neil Cervenka

MBA

Chief

Fort Bragg Police Department

Professional Bio

After serving seven years in the USAF and USAFR, I joined the Turlock Police Department. There, I attained the rank of Lieutenant and served as an Acting Captain for nearly a year. During my 22 years in Turlock, I worked a variety of assignments including Patrol, FTO, Gang Investigations, Honor Guard, Motors, Internal Affairs, PIO, and Training Manager. In management, I oversaw Dispatch, Records, Detectives and SWAT Team as Commander.

In July of 2022, I was appointed Chief of Police in Fort Bragg, California. Focusing on officer wellness, training, equipment, and staffing, we have reorganized the Department and developed a positive work environment.

A supportive City Council and community have enabled us to be a leader in EV patrol vehicle deployment and creating a social services unit, which addresses homelessness, mental illness, and substance abuse in and around Fort Bragg.

Agency/Organization

Fort Bragg Police Department
250 Cypress Street
Fort Bragg, CA 95437-9537
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Education:
University of Phoenix 2006 BS - Business Management
CSU Stanislaus 2014 MBA
Awards:
2005 Meritorious Service Medal - Turlock PD
2008 Distinguished Service Award
2019 Liberty Bell - Stanislaus County Bar Assn
2023 Hank Koehn Memorial Award - Command College 69
Volunteer Work:
Letters to Santa Charity
10k With A Cop
Rotary International
Peace Officers Memorial Group of Stanislaus County
Code 3 Mind Health
American Legion Post 96