PRESS RELEASE – City of Torrance Announces Appointment of New Police Chief

The City of Torrance proudly announces the appointment of Robert Dunn as its new Chief of Police effective September 14, 2025.

City Manager Aram Chaparyan stated, "I am pleased to announce the appointment of Robert Dunn as Torrance's Chief of Police. Chief Dunn brings 25 years of distinguished law enforcement experience, including his role as Assistant Chief here in Torrance. His focus on building strong leadership teams and fostering meaningful community partnerships makes him the right leader to take the Torrance Police Department to the next level. I have full confidence in Chief Dunn's vision for strengthening the bonds between our officers, residents and businesses we serve."

Chief Dunn comes with an extensive background in law enforcement and a proven record of leadership. Throughout his career, he has consistently demonstrated the highest caliber of professionalism, integrity, and the vision necessary to guide a modern police department.

Chief Dunn began his career with the Anaheim Police Department as a Police Explorer in 1993 and sworn in as an office in 2001. Over the years, he's served in a wide range of assignments, including Explorer Advisor, Recruitment Team Member, Graffiti Task Force Investigator, Community Policing Officer, and Training Officer. He was promoted to Sergeant in 2008, where he supervised the Canine Unit and later served as Anaheim Police Department's Public Safety Information Officer, overseeing critical communications for both the Police and Fire Departments.

In 2013, he was promoted to Lieutenant where he served as a Watch Commander, Executive Officer, and Commander of several divisions including Gang Intervention, Youth Services, District Command, and Professional Standards.

In 2018, Chief Dunn joined the Fullerton Police Department as Captain, overseeing the Support Services Division which included Investigations, Forensic Services, Community Services, City Jail Facility along with the Department's civilian and professional staff. Later that year, he was appointed Acting Chief, and in 2019, he was named Fullerton's 18th Chief of Police.

Chief Dunn holds a Bachelor's Degree from California State University, Long Beach, and a Master's Degree in Education from Boise State University. He has served as Torrance Police Department's Assistant Chief since 2023, before being appointed Interim Chief in 2025.

With his extensive experience and steadfast commitment to public safety, Chief Dunn is prepared to lead the Torrance Police Department into its next chapter, reinforcing accountability, strengthening a culture of excellence in service, and strengthen community trust.

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