ALISO VIEJO, Ca. (Dec. 31, 2024): Captain Ryan Buhr has been selected as the new Chief of Aliso Viejo Police Services. He began his new assignment Friday, Dec. 27.
“I look forward to serving alongside the men and women who remain dedicated to providing exceptional policing services to the city of Aliso Viejo,” Captain Buhr said. “I am grateful for the opportunity to bring my experience and leadership to contribute to this dynamic and hardworking team.”
Captain Buhr joined the Sheriff’s Department In 2004 and served in a variety of roles as a deputy, including working in custody, on patrol in the city of Lake Forest and as a K-9 handler and team leader. In November 2017, he promoted to investigator where he was assigned to the South Narcotics Investigations team.
Captain Buhr earned the rank of sergeant in January 2022 and was first assigned to supervising deputies at the Theo Lacy Facility. He worked as the training sergeant, developing briefing and patrol training curriculum.
He then served as a patrol sergeant in Laguna Hills before being assigned as the North Directed Enforcement Team (North DET) supervisor. As the North DET sergeant, Captain Buhr was responsible for working cases involving career criminals and violent offenders and addressing specific community concerns. He also served as the Sheriff’s Department’s subject matter expert on burglary tourism, presenting to various state and federal leaders.
Most recently, Captain Buhr served as a lieutenant with the Custody Operations Division, managing day-to-day operations in the jail facilities.
Captain Buhr has a bachelor’s degree in criminal justice and numerous accreditations in a variety of law enforcement disciplines, including narcotics and specialized supervisory and incident command systems certifications.
When not working, Captain Buhr enjoys spending time with his family, camping, golfing and supporting his children’s sports.
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