Chief Keith L. Kilmer
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Chief Kilmer has been a member of the Southern California law enforcement community for the past 27 years, most recently serving three years as the Chief of Police for the City of Bell Gardens.  Prior to that, he served with the Long Beach Police Department for 24 years, rising to the rank of Police Commander.  While at Long Beach, he oversaw a variety of police operations involving gangs, narcotics, community policing, com munity relations, internal affairs, and emergency communications. 

Chief Kilmer has been recognized for his efforts in programs involving community policing programs, youth oriented programs, technology and crime prevention. 

Chief Kilmer is a graduate of Western State University College of Law in Fullerton, California.  He earned his  Law Degree in 1987, and has been a member of the California State Bar since 1988.  He has attended numerous executive level training programs in law enforcement, including the FBI National Academy, the Senior Management Institute for Police at Boston University, the California Command College, and the West Point Leadership Program.  He also served in the United States Army as a Military Police Officer and Canine Handler.

Chief Kilmer is married to his lovely wife Roberta, and has four children, the oldest of which is currently involved in Ranger training with the United States Army.

Chief Kilmer started his term as Chief of Police in San Bernardino on June 1, 2009, and has relocated to the City of San Bernardino in order to become an accessible and active member of the community.