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Captain Jonsen selected as Menlo Park Police Chief

by The AV Times Staff • January 29, 2013

Captain Bob Jonsen is a 26-year veteran of the Los Angeles County Sherriff’s Department.
Captain Bob Jonsen is a 26-year veteran of the Los Angeles County Sherriff’s Department.

MENLO PARK – Lancaster Station Captain Bob Jonsen has been selected as the new Chief of Police for the city of Menlo Park, officials announced Tuesday.

“We are extremely happy to have Bob join our Police Department and the Executive Team of the City. He brings a unique blend of successful experience in police operations, community awareness and sensitivity, and innovative use of technology,” said Menlo Park City Manager Alex McIntyre in a news release.

“We look forward to him leading our Department in achieving our goal of excellence and recognition as a premier police department in the San Francisco Bay Area,” McIntyre continued.

Jonsen, a 26-year veteran of the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department, has spent the last two years in the leadership position as Captain of the Lancaster Sheriff’s Station overseeing 227 deputies.

Jonsen has led the Lancaster Sheriff's Station for the past two years.
Jonsen has led the Lancaster Sheriff’s Station for the past two years.

Prior to being promoted to this command position, Jonsen spent three years heading an anti-crime effort in Antelope Valley that helped reduce crime rates to their lowest in over a decade.

Jonsen holds a Bachelor of Science degree from California State University, Long Beach, and a Master of Arts degree in Organizational Leadership from Woodbury University.

“I am humbled to be selected as Menlo Park Police Department’s next Chief of Police. There are no words to adequately express my excitement returning to the Bay Area after living and working in Los Angeles for the past 30 years,” Jonsen said in a news release. “Menlo Park Police Department is known for their commitment to serving this community and I consider myself honored to become part of this team.”

When formally appointed, Jonsen will succeed Interim Chief Lee Violett who has led the Menlo Park Police Department since the departure of Bryan Roberts in August 2012.

Located between the major metropolitan areas of San Francisco and San Jose, Menlo Park is home to about 32,026 residents in its 19 square miles, according to the Menlo Park Chamber of Commerce.

The city of Lancaster will announce his replacement at the next council meeting on Feb. 12, Captain Jonsen said Tuesday.

(Information via press release from the city of Menlo Park.)

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Filed Under: Lancaster

19 comments for "Captain Jonsen selected as Menlo Park Police Chief"

  1. Michael Rives says

    January 30, 2013 at 8:33 pm

    Capt Jonson always attended the criminal justice commission and city council meetings when he could which was almost always. He has been a proven leader for our community and Menlo Park’s gain is certainly our loss!

  2. JM says

    January 30, 2013 at 2:00 pm

    Capt Jonsen is a GREAT leader and an even better man. He will be missed by most (cant please everyone) that worked under his command.

  3. AV Town Crier says

    January 30, 2013 at 12:06 pm

    My congrats as well. Their gain is our loss.

  4. Ali says

    January 30, 2013 at 11:23 am

    Congratulations! Thank you for your past service here in the AV.

  5. Lynn says

    January 30, 2013 at 10:20 am

    Congratulations on getting out of the AV!

  6. Dick Jonsen says

    January 30, 2013 at 9:42 am

    Bob,
    You have made your uncle and cousins proud
    No kudos could be greater than yoiur friends calling you “honorable.”
    I know tht your folks are enormously proud of you, and delighted to have you back in the Bay Area.
    Dont take any crap from txhose Stanford profs — I know about them.
    Your Uncle Dick

  7. Mayor Jim Ledford says

    January 30, 2013 at 8:11 am

    I have know Bob for many years and he will be greatly missed. We can only hope his replacement will continue in the same manner. Way to go Bob !!!

  8. Cecile Jonsen says

    January 29, 2013 at 9:47 pm

    Congratulations! We are happy that he’s coming back home. Bob and Cece Jonsen

  9. ed says

    January 29, 2013 at 9:23 pm

    Bob I’m sorry to see you go. We were just starting to get to work with you. There is no doubt in my mind that you will be a success where ever you go.

  10. Aaron says

    January 29, 2013 at 7:49 pm

    He will live getting out of here so he doesn’t have to listen to The King Rex and his whacked out ideas. Also he won’t have to take the blame for LEAPS.

    • Turd Ferguson says

      January 30, 2013 at 7:51 am

      The blame for LEAPS is all on Mayor Paris.The blame for LEAPS is all on Mayor Paris.$90,000.00 a month for what?$90,000.00 a month for what?I cannot wait for the next big idea.I cannot wait for the next big idea.Bird sounds blasted from loudspeakers on LEAPS.Bird sounds blasted from loudspeakers on LEAPS.Crop dusting the alfalfa fields while birds sounds play from loudspeakers on LEAPS.Crop dusting the alfalfa fields while birds sounds play from loudspeakers on LEAPS.Seeding the clouds for rain during drought and crop dusting the alfalfa fields while birds sounds play from loudspeakers on LEAPS.Seeding the clouds for rain during drought and crop dusting the alfalfa fields while birds sounds play from loudspeakers on LEAPS.Rides into lower space on LEAPS, seeding the clouds for rain during drought and crop dusting the alfalfa fields while birds sounds play from loudspeakers on LEAPS.Rides into lower space on LEAPS, seeding the clouds for rain during drought and crop dusting the alfalfa fields while birds sounds play from loudspeakers on LEAPS.The possibilities are endless.The possibilites are endless.

      • ... says

        January 30, 2013 at 10:26 am

        Turd, go back to rehab. You are still mentally unstable. Turd, go back to rehab. You are still mentally unstable.

        • Turd Ferguson says

          January 30, 2013 at 1:09 pm

          I tried rehab but all they do is laugh at the $90,000.00 a month LEAPS.I tried rehab but all the do is laugh at the $90,000.00 a month LEAPS.They tell me all kinds of good things that can be done with $90,000.00 a month.They tell me all the good things that can be done with $90,000.00 a month.LEAPS is not one of them.LEAPS is not one of them.

  11. T-Bone says

    January 29, 2013 at 7:38 pm

    Take LEAPS with you!

  12. Sheldon Carter says

    January 29, 2013 at 6:57 pm

    AN honorable man indeed! Best of luck to a good man and a great officer.

  13. John Mlynar says

    January 29, 2013 at 6:37 pm

    Congtatulations to an honorable man. Thank you for your service to our community. God bless you and your family in the future.

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