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Glendale council confirms Robert William as police chief after unanimous vote
Summary
The Glendale City Council voted to confirm Robert William — who served as interim chief and has 24 years with the department — as permanent chief of police. The appointment was moved, seconded and approved in a roll-call vote following public remarks of support from officers and neighbors.
The Glendale City Council confirmed Robert William as the city’s police chief on June 23 after a roll-call vote following a report out of closed session.
City Manager Golanian introduced William and cited a 24-year career with the Glendale Police Department, an FBI National Academy credential and leadership roles including public information officer, captain and deputy chief. “He has provided steady leadership as interim chief,” Golanian said, asking for council confirmation.
A motion by Councilmember Asatryan formally approved the city manager’s appointment and was seconded by Ara Najarian. Councilmembers voted to confirm the appointment in a recorded roll call. Before the vote, representatives of the Glendale Police Officers Association and other community members addressed the dais in support: a GPOA board director congratulated William and called him “the bravest and brightest,” and an incoming councilmember said he expected to work “collaboratively” with the new chief.
Chief William addressed the council after the vote, saying he grew up and lives in Glendale and described his priorities as building trust and ensuring residents “feel protected and respected.” Councilmembers offered congratulations and emphasized expectations for accountability, public safety and collaboration with other city priorities such as traffic safety.
The council’s action makes William the permanent chief following his service as interim chief; no further administrative steps were recorded in the transcript beyond the confirmation and congratulatory remarks.
