STANTON, Ca. (April 18, 2024): The city of Stanton has selected Captain Ryan Pierce as their new Chief of Police Services.
“I am humbled to join the exceptional team of dedicated personnel who serve the city of Stanton,” Captain Pierce said. “I look forward to returning to the city and bringing the experience I’ve gained in my 25 years with the department.”
Captain Pierce joined the Sheriff’s Department in 1999 and worked as a deputy in Custody and Patrol Operations, serving North Patrol and the city of Stanton.
Captain Pierce has worked a variety of assignments, including as a Recruit Training Officer at the Orange County Sheriff’s Regional Training Academy. He also served as a member of the Special Weapons and Tactics (SWAT) team and the Tactical Apprehension Team (TAT), conducting undercover operations and counter-surveillance operations.
Captain Pierce promoted to sergeant in 2014 and first served as a Custody Operations Sergeant before being assigned as the Range Sergeant.
In 2018, Captain Pierce promoted to lieutenant and was assigned as the Watch Commander and Administrative Lieutenant for the Theo Lacy Facility. He then became the Department Commander in 2020, overseeing department-wide operations and calls for service.
Most recently, Captain Pierce served as the Academy Commander, overseeing the daily operations of the Orange County Sheriff’s Regional Training Academy.
Captain Pierce will begin his new assignment Friday, April 19.
