Chief Ronald Lawrence

Retired Chief of Police for the cities of Costa Mesa, Citrus Heights, and Rocklin; 54th President of @CalChiefs Association

[Chief Ronald Lawrence @Chief_Lawrence]

Last week was an amazing send off at the end of my career. Thank you to the City of Costa Mesa for allowing me to serve as your police chief. It was an honor to serve you.

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[Chief Ronald Lawrence @Chief_Lawrence]

God blessed me with a wonderful 35-year career, and it was amazing. I thank God for blessing me with a wonderful career, a beautiful family, my health, and the opportunity to give back to the communities I have served.

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[Chief Ronald Lawrence @Chief_Lawrence]

Chief Ronald Lawrence bids farewell as the chief of police for the Costa Mesa Police Department.

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[Chief Ronald Lawrence @Chief_Lawrence]

@WendyS542 Me either! 😆

[Chief Ronald Lawrence @Chief_Lawrence]

Today I announced my intent to retire June 27th, after a long a rewarding career. It has been an honor to serve.

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[Chief Ronald Lawrence @Chief_Lawrence]

Great police work by our @CostaMesaPD Special Investigations Unit who arrested a drug dealer, seizing 34 pounds methamphetamine and over $28,000 in cash.

Special thanks to @DHSgov for their partnership. So proud of our team who work hard to keep the @CityofCostaMesa safe.

[Chief Ronald Lawrence @Chief_Lawrence]

I had the pleasure of attending the swearing-in ceremony for the new @TustinPolice Chief Sean Thuilliez this week. Congratulations Chief, and welcome to Orange County!

[Chief Ronald Lawrence @Chief_Lawrence]

Enjoyed the @CM_Chamber “Rise & Shine” breakfast presentation Friday morning, featuring my good friend @CityofCostaMesa Fire Chief Dan Stefano who did an exceptional job sharing information regarding public safety and disaster preparedness!

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Salute to our fallen @costamesapd officers who on March 10, 1987, gave their lives protecting the @cityofcostamesa - May you always rest in peace.

[Chief Ronald Lawrence @Chief_Lawrence]

I was invited by Assemblywoman @AsmCottie Petrie-Norris’s office to participate be on an expert panel for the “Young Legislators Program.” It was rewarding to see so many young people interested in government and politics, with a true desire to develop solutions for the future.

[Chief Ronald Lawrence @Chief_Lawrence]

I am very proud to work alongside of all the highly skilled, professional women who dedicate themselves to the @CostaMesaPD and who reflect the diverse community of the @CityofCostaMesa that we serve. #HonoredToServe #InternationalWomensDay

[Chief Ronald Lawrence @Chief_Lawrence]

Congratulations @CostaMesaPD Officer Emmanuel Sanchez for being recognized by the Orange County Trauma Intervention Program (TIP) for your outstanding service to victims in @CityofCostaMesa. Your professionalism, empathy and skill are what makes our police department shine!

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Successful week in Washington DC representing Western States Information Network #WSIN with the National Narcotics Officers Assn. Coalition #NNAOC encouraging members of Congress to support funding efforts and legislation to combat the illegal drug trade in the U.S. and support.

[Chief Ronald Lawrence @Chief_Lawrence]

Congratulations to our new Officer Dylan Reyna! Your service to the citizens of the @cityofcostamesa begins.

[Chief Ronald Lawrence @Chief_Lawrence]

I had the honor of attending our neighboring City of @SantaAnaPD official swearing-in ceremony this week, where my friend Chief Robert Rodriguez took the Oath-Of-Office. @CostaMesaPD Deputy Chief LaPointe, along with our captains, joined me in congratulations to Chief Rodriguez!

[Chief Ronald Lawrence @Chief_Lawrence]

Congratulations to my friend California Highway Patrol Chief Tommie Cocroft on his well deserved retirement from the @CHPsouthern. Chief Cocroft was a member of our OC Chiefs & Sheriff Assn as well as a friend and genuinely good person. He will be missed! @CHP_HQ

[Chief Ronald Lawrence @Chief_Lawrence]

Congratulations @TustinPolice Chief Stu Greenberg on a well deserved retirement this weekend after an amazing 39-year career in California law enforcement. Always fun to watch someone get to the retirement finish line!

[Chief Ronald Lawrence @Chief_Lawrence]

Congratulations to @CityofCostaMesa Mayor John Stephens for receiving the Angel Light Academy “Above and Beyond” award at the Avenue of the Arts to celebrate the Mayor receiving this well deserved recognition along with other excellent recipients.

[Chief Ronald Lawrence @Chief_Lawrence]

@CostaMesaPD Captain LaPointe joined me at this years @CalChiefs annual police chiefs conference in Monterey. Outstanding training and networking. I reunited with many long-time friends. California is fortunate to have so many outstanding leaders in our Police Chiefs.