Media Release: Appointment of Brentwood Chief of Police

Contact: Terrance Davis, Acting City Manager

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CITY APPOINTS CAPTAIN WALTER O'GRODNICK AS BRENTWOOD'S 13TH CHIEF OF POLICE

BRENTWOOD, CA - On Monday, July 6, 2026, Acting City Manager Terrance Davis announced the appointment of Captain Walter O'Grodnick as the 13th Chief of Police for the City of Brentwood, effective July 16, 2026. O'Grodnick has served as Interim Chief of Police since September 2025.

As part of the selection process, the city sought input from residents, business owners, employees, and community stakeholders through a Police Chief Community Survey. More than 240 individuals participated and identified public safety, integrity, accountability, communication, leadership, and community-oriented policing as the qualities most important in Brentwood's next Police Chief. The priorities identified by our community closely aligned with the leadership qualities of Chief O'Grodnick.

With more than 32 years of law enforcement experience, including 28 years with the Brentwood Police Department since 1998, Chief O'Grodnick possesses a deep understanding of our community and the evolving needs of our residents. "Through his 28 years of service to Brentwood, Chief O'Grodnick has demonstrated the leadership, humility, character, and vision necessary to lead the Brentwood Police Department into its next chapter. We're thrilled to have someone of Chief O'Grodnick's integrity and caliber in this critical role," Davis said.

Brentwood is a community that values safety, accountability, compassion, and strong relationships between law enforcement and the public. Chief O'Grodnick understands those values and honors the Brentwood Police Department's proud history, while preparing for the future through employee development, technology, innovation, and regional partnerships that strengthen public safety services.

Chief O'Grodnick said of the appointment, "I am deeply honored and humbled to be appointed as the Chief of Police for the Brentwood Police Department. I am committed to this opportunity to continue to serve and work collaboratively with our officers, community members, and city leaders to uphold the highest standards of professionalism, transparency, and accountability."

The Brentwood Police Department will host an open house at the Police Department on August 22, 2026, from 11:00am - 1:00pm, for the public to engage with the Chief.