City Manager Brian Gabler today announced the appointment of Steve Shorts as the new Police Chief of the Simi Valley Police Department. Shorts, who has 33 years of law enforcement experience, has been serving as the Interim Chief since the retirement of former Chief David Livingstone on December 16, 2022.
MAYOR Fred Thomas praised the appointment. “The Simi Valley Police Department is a well-respected law enforcement agency in a highly desirable community, and as such, we met with some very qualified candidates. However, Steve’s experience, leadership skills, and vision for the Department are unmatched,” said Thomas. “The safety and livability of Simi Valley is a point of pride, and there is not a better fit to lead the 185 sworn and civilian men and women of the Police Department than our new Chief of Police, Steve Shorts.”
Shorts has held various positions within the Simi Valley Police Department, including Patrol, Detective, Public Information Officer, and Assistant Police Chief. He holds an Associate of Arts Degree in Administration of Justice from Santa Monica College and a Bachelor’s and Master’s Degree in Emergency Services Administration from California State University Long Beach.
Upon accepting the appointment, Shorts expressed his gratitude for the…
