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INVESTIGATION DIVISION COMMANDER
CAPTAIN WILLIAM STUART
In 1980, Captain Stuart started his career in law enforcement with the Covina Police Department and has worked for the Huntington Beach Police Department since 1984. He has worked a variety of assignments during his 25-year career including: Patrol Officer, Motorcycle Officer, Field Training Officer, SWAT Team Officer, Narcotics Investigator, Supervisor of the Field Training Officer Program, Supervisor of the Narcotics Unit, SWAT Team Commander, Crisis Negotiation Team Commander, Support Services Bureau Commander and Watch Commander.
Captain Stuart has a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Criminal Justice from California State University at Fullerton and is a graduate of the P. O. S. T. Sherman Block Supervisory Institute.
Captain Stuart grew up in Huntington Beach attending Spring View School, Marina High School and Golden West College. He enjoys all outdoor sports and is an avid NASCAR fan.
UNIFORM DIVISION COMMANDER
CAPTAIN DAVID BUNETTA
Captain Bunetta began his law enforcement career at Huntington Beach in 1988. Previously, he worked for the Orange County Probation Department. During his law enforcement career he has had the opportunity to work a variety of assignments including: Patrol Officer; Oak View Task Force Officer; Detective; Sergeant; Crisis Negotiation Team Leader and Supervisor; Police spokesperson; Professional Standards Unit Supervisor; Watch Commander and as the Chief’s Executive Officer.
Captain Bunetta has a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Criminal Justice from Michigan State University. He is a graduate of the California POST Command College and Executive Development programs. Additionally, he completed and is an instructor for the International Association of Chiefs of Police- Leadership in Police Organizations program.
He was born and raised in Michigan and enjoys jogging and baseball. Most of his leisure time is spent coaching youth sports with his children.
ADMINISTRATIVE OPERATIONS DIVISION COMMANDER
CAPTAIN CHUCK THOMAS
Captain Thomas has been in law enforcement since 1980, and came to Huntington Beach Police Department in 1984. During his career he has had the opportunity to work a variety of assignments.
He was a Patrol Officer, a Field Training Officer, a Beach Detail Officer, a Detective, a Sergeant, Watch Commander, and SWAT Commander; Community Liaison Team manager, media relations officer and was the Administrative Support Bureau Commander before being promoted to captain. He is currently the Administrative Operations Commander.
Captain Thomas has a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Management and an Associate of Arts Degree in Administration of Justice. He is a graduate of the California Peace Officers Standards and Training Command College/Executive Leadership Institute and the FBI National Academy. He has completed and is an instructor for the International Association of Chiefs of Police (IACP) - Leadership in Police Organizations program.
He attended local grade and high schools. He enjoys golfing, jogging, and other outdoor recreational activities.