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Council recognizes retiring Rancho Cucamonga police chief Mike Smith
Summary
The council presented a proclamation honoring Mike Smith’s 27‑year career with the San Bernardino County Sheriff's Department and his service to Rancho Cucamonga; Chief Smith thanked the council and his family and reflected on his long local connection.
The Rancho Cucamonga City Council presented a proclamation March 4 recognizing Captain Mike Smith on the eve of his retirement after a 27‑year career with the San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Department.
The proclamation recounted Smith’s career path — beginning as a deputy in 1999, patrol assignments in the early 2000s, promotions through detective and lieutenant assignments across the county, a return to the Rancho Cucamonga station in 2019, and his promotion to captain/chief in March 2023. Council members thanked Smith for leadership, community care and service; the proclamation noted Smith’s local roots and said the city was grateful for his contributions.
Smith thanked the council, the city management team and the community, introduced family members in the audience and said Rancho Cucamonga “has a big spot in my heart.”
