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COPS Office Proudly Announces its New Director

On October 5th, 2009, Attorney General Eric Holder announced Bernard K. Melekian as the newly appointed Director of the COPS Office.

Bernard K. Melekian served as the Police Chief for the city of Pasadena since April 30, 1996. Prior to his appointment as Chief of Pasadena, he served with the Santa Monica Police Department for 23 years where he was awarded the Medal of Valor in 1978 and the Medal of Courage in 1980. Read More

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