Santa Monica Police Chief Announces He Is Resigning

Santa Monica police chief announces he is resigning

Santa Monica Police Chief Ramon Batista has announced his resignation, effective October 4.

Police Chief resigns citing disagreement with “new administration”

Santa Monica Police Chief Ramon Batista announced his resignation Friday, citing philosophical differences with the “new administration” after nearly four years leading the department. Batista, the 18th police chief in the city's 127-year history, will step down Oct. 4. Deputy Chief Darrick Jacob has been named acting chief to facilitate the transition. In his resignation […] The post Police Chief resigns citing disagreement with “new administra…

Santa Monica Police Chief Resigns, Deputy Chief Fills Role

City Manager Chi praised Batista’s leadership, stating, “His dedication and vision have positively shaped our Police Department.” Santa Monica Police Chief Ramón Batista announced his resignation late Friday, August 22 after nearly four years leading the department, city officials said. Deputy Chief Darrick Jacob has been appointed acting chief, effective immediately, to guide the department through the transition. Batista, who joined the Santa …

Santa Monica police chief abruptly retires due to possible conflicts with new city manager

SANTA MONICA – Santa Monica Police Department police chief Ramon Batista abruptly resigned from his position on Aug. 22 and it is likely due to “clashing views on public safety.” The Santa Monica Lookout reported on a 1,000-word, four-page letter, Batista submitted to the city manager, which gave a small glimpse into the presumed conflict between the two surrounding public safety issues. As I step aside, I do recognize that my nearly 40 years of…

Letters: Ramon Batista Resigns as Chief of SMPD - Santa Monica Next

August 22, 2025 To the residents of Santa Monica, It is with deep gratitude and reflection that I share the news that on today’s date, I submitted my letter of resignation to City Manager Oliver Chi. I will be stepping down as your Chief of Police, effective October 4, 2025. I know this announcement may […] The post Letters: Ramon Batista Resigns as Chief of SMPD first appeared on Santa Monica Next.

Ramon Batista Resigns as Santa Monica Police Chief

SANTA MONICA - Santa Monica is looking for its next top cop Sunday after Police Chief Ramon Batista announced his resignation.