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The Montclair Police Department is deeply saddened by the sudden passing of Lieutenant Jim Michel. Lt. Michel was just 5 months into his retirement after 28 years of dedicated service to the Montclair community. The Montclair Police Department sends its thoughts and prayers to Lt. Michelâs family during this difficult time.
Lieutenant Jim Michel began his career with the Montclair Police Department in December 1997. In 1993, he enlisted in the United States Army where he served three years in a Light Infantry Air Assault Unit assigned to the 25th Infantry Division, Schoefield Barracks, Hawaii. He deployed to Japan and Haiti. Lt. Michel was honorably discharged in 1996.
Lt. Michel attended the San Bernardino County Sheriffâs Academy in 1997. Lt. Michel worked uniformed patrol, he was an FTO, DRE, a member of the POP team, and a narcotics investigator with SBWESTNET. Lt. Michel held a four-year assignment as Detective where he worked fraud, property crimes, and crimes against persons.
In 2011, Jim was named Officer of the Year. He is also a two-time recipient of both the MADD Award and Life Saving Award.
In August 2013, Lt. Michel promoted to Sergeant. He supervised Patrol, the Major Accident Investigation Team and the Field Training Program. In October 2016, Lt. Michel supervised the Detective Bureau and supervised several significant cases including major assaults, robberies, and homicides.
In November 2018, Lt. Michel promoted to Lieutenant. As a Field Services Lieutenant, he managed patrol operations, dispatch, Mobile Field Force, the Field Training Program, the Special Enforcement Team, the Major Accident Investigation Team, volunteers, the Police Explorer Program, recruitment, and community relations.
As a Support Services Lieutenant, he served as the Departmentâs POST Coordinator, managed the Detective Bureau, Tech Services, Evidence, and the Records Bureau.
Lieutenant Michel thank you for your 28-years of service to the citizens of Montclair and the Montclair Police Department.
Rest easy Jim, we will take it from here.
The Montclair Police Department is deeply saddened by the sudden passing of Lieutenant Jim Michel. Lt. Michel was just 5 months into his retirement after 28 years of dedicated service to the Montclair community. The Montclair Police Department sends its thoughts and prayers to Lt. Michelâs family during this difficult time.
Lieutenant Jim Michel began his career with the Montclair Police Department in December 1997. In 1993, he enlisted in the United States Army where he served three years in a Light Infantry Air Assault Unit assigned to the 25th Infantry Division, Schoefield Barracks, Hawaii. He deployed to Japan and Haiti. Lt. Michel was honorably discharged in 1996.
Lt. Michel attended the San Bernardino County Sheriffâs Academy in 1997. Lt. Michel worked uniformed patrol, he was an FTO, DRE, a member of the POP team, and a narcotics investigator with SBWESTNET. Lt. Michel held a four-year assignment as Detective where he worked fraud, property crimes, and crimes against persons.
In 2011, Jim was named Officer of the Year. He is also a two-time recipient of both the MADD Award and Life Saving Award.
In August 2013, Lt. Michel promoted to Sergeant. He supervised Patrol, the Major Accident Investigation Team and the Field Training Program. In October 2016, Lt. Michel supervised the Detective Bureau and supervised several significant cases including major assaults, robberies, and homicides.
In November 2018, Lt. Michel promoted to Lieutenant. As a Field Services Lieutenant, he managed patrol operations, dispatch, Mobile Field Force, the Field Training Program, the Special Enforcement Team, the Major Accident Investigation Team, volunteers, the Police Explorer Program, recruitment, and community relations.
As a Support Services Lieutenant, he served as the Departmentâs POST Coordinator, managed the Detective Bureau, Tech Services, Evidence, and the Records Bureau.
Lieutenant Michel thank you for your 28-years of service to the citizens of Montclair and the Montclair Police Department.
Rest easy Jim, we will take it from here.
05/04/2026
On Friday, Montclair Police Departmentâs Lieutenant Dominguez graduated POSTâs Supervisory Leadership Institute, Class 564. The Sherman Block Leadership Institute is a dynamic, months-long program designed specifically for law enforcement supervisors.
Please join us in congratulating Lt. Dominguez on this achievement!
03/30/2026
The Montclair Police Department extends its heartfelt condolences to the Los Angeles County Sheriffâs Department following the tragic loss of a San Dimas Station Deputy during the 2026 Baker to Vegas Challenge Cup Relay.
Our thoughts and prayers are with the Deputyâs family, friends, and colleagues during this incredibly difficult time.
We ask our community to keep the Deputyâs loved ones in your thoughts and prayers. May deputy Vargas Rest in peace , We have the watch from here.
We would like to extend our sincere appreciation to for visiting us this week and generously providing care packages for the men and women of the Montclair Police Department. is a Southern Californiaâbased nonprofit organization dedicated to supporting and giving back to law enforcement agencies. We are truly grateful for their continued generosity, kindness, and unwavering support of our personnel.
The Montclair Police Department would like to remind everyone to celebrate safely and responsibly. Please make smart choices. Plan ahead, and never drive under the influence. Have fun and be safe and remember thereâs no pot of gold at the West Valley Inn. Happy St. Patrickâs Day. đ âď¸đđŠ
March 8 is recognized as International Womenâs day , a time to celebrate the achievements, contributions, and lasting impact of women around the world. The Montclair Police Department is proud to be represented by outstanding women who serve our community with professionalism, dedication, and leadershipâmaking a difference every day through their commitment to public safety and service.
02/06/2026
This week, Matthew OâDeane, Senior Law Enforcement Consultant at California Commission on Peace Officer Standards and Training (POST), formally presented Chief Reed with his Executive POST Certificate during a ceremony held at the Police Department. This certificate is earned after two years serving as a Police Chief.
Chief Reed began his career at the Montclair Police Department in 1997 and soon thereafter was hired as a police officer after graduating from the San Bernardino County Sheriffâs Academy Class 140. Early in his career, was recognized for his exemplary service when he was named Officer of the Year in 2006.
He was promoted to Sergeant in 2007, and earned his Intermediate, Advanced, and Supervisory POST certificates by 2009. He was promoted to Lieutenant in 2010, and earned his Management POST Certificate in 2014, followed by his promotion to Captain in 2016. He was promoted to Chief of Police on January 1, 2024âan achievement further highlighted when he was selected as the departmentâs Annual Achievement Award recipient that same year. He earned his Executive POST certificate on January 7, 2026.
Throughout his career, Chief Reed has completed extensive professional training, including but not limited to a 36-hour DUI course, 40-hour Field Training Officer course, 16-hour Less Lethal Instructor course, 40-hour Traffic Collision Investigation course, 16-hour OIS Management course, 80-hour POST Supervisory course, 24-hour Team Building workshop, 24-hour Supervisory Update course, 104-hour POST Management course, 24-hour Internal Affairs course, 24-hour Training Managers workshop, 24-hour Budgeting course, 32-hour Role of the Police Chief course, 24-hour Police Chief course, 80-hour POST Executive Development course, and several POST Executive seminars.
Chief Reed holds a bachelorâs degree in criminal justice and administration from the Union Institute, along with a minor in Criminal Justice from Cal Poly Pomona. He is also a graduate of the first class of the California Police Chiefsâ Executive Leadership Institute through Claremont Graduate University.
He serves on the governing board of Montclair Hospital Medical Center and is currently a member of the California Police Chiefsâ Association and the International Association of Chiefs of Police. Chief Reed emphasizes the importance of community policing and remains committed to fostering public trust through accountability and high-performance standards in his role as Chief of Police. He has dedicated his work turning Montclair Police Department into a modern police agency with multiple special assignments and opportunities for its employees to better serve the Montclair Community.
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4870 Arrow Highway
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91763