By Terry Miller City Manager Steve Mermell told Pasadena Independent Friday that there are three candidates that went through the final selection process for the coveted position of Pasadena Police Chief. One out of town candidate voluntarily withdrew at the eleventh hour. Over the next week the city manager will meet with the final candidates…
Feature on First PPD Black Female Lieutenant Vying for Chief of Pasadena Police
Phlunte’ Riddle – the interview By Terry Miller Phlunte’ Riddle, who retired from the Pasadena Police Department a few years ago, never slowed down her zest for life and avid thirst for political knowledge. In fact Riddle went in to full gear after retirement by running for California State Senate and then working closely with…
NAACP Shelves Body-Cam Lawsuit Against Chief Sanchez, City Manager Mermell
The Pasadena NAACP and community activist Michelle White are dismissing their lawsuit against Pasadena City Manager Steve Mermell and Pasadena Police Chief Phillip Sanchez over the Police Department’s body camera policy. The lawsuit sought to enjoin the use of the new policy because it allegedly was not submitted to the Department of Justice as…
Pasadena Rose Parade Draws Massive Crowds Despite the Chill
24 Floats Honored Thanks to extra heavy security measures, Pasadena Police Chief Phillip Sanchez said there were no major incidents for the 128th parade which was held on Monday. 1,500 law enforcement officers for security this year, along with 25 K9 teams, and small water-filled street barricades as part of its security efforts were along…