Chief Cid was appointed as Glendale’s 20th Police Chief on January 16th, 2023.

As Glendale’s Police Chief and a law enforcement leader, Chief Cid brings a collaborative leadership style to leading an organization, a proactive approach to community-centric policing, an unwavering commitment to professionalism, and a focus on fostering and preserving partnerships.

Prior to joining the Glendale Police Department, Chief Cid served the Culver City community for nearly 20 years as a member of their police department, including as their Chief of Police from 2020-2022.

Throughout his two-decade law enforcement career, Manny has had the opportunity to serve in a vast array of assignments and leadership roles. Manny’s law enforcement career includes extensive experience in the areas of field operations, investigations, administration and professional standards, as well as emergency management. Manny has also had the opportunity to work on multiple local, state, and federal taskforces, impacting public safety on a regional level.

Chief Cid holds law enforcement executive leadership positions at the local, county, and state levels, including currently serving as the Vice President of the LA County Police Chief’s Assocation, as well as Chair of the Executive Board for the LA IMPACT Taskforce. In addition, Chief Cid also currently serves on the Community Board for the Glendale Memorial Hospital.

Manny possesses his Bachelor of Arts degree in Political Science from Whittier College, as well as his Master’s degree in Public Administration and Organizational Leadership from National University. In addition to his formal education, Manny is a graduate of the Sherman Block Supervisory Leadership Institute, the West Point Leadership Program, California’s POST Executive Development Course, and the FBI’s National Academy in Quantico, Virginia.

During his career, Manny has been the recipient of several law enforcement awards and honors, including the Sustained Superiority Award, the Distinguished Service Medal, and the Career Achievement Award. In 2024, the Glendale Latino Association honored Chief Cid with their “Man of the Year” award. 

Chief Cid is a first-generation Cuban-American, who has spent most his life living and working in the greater Los Angeles area.  Manny is an avid sports fan, and in his free time enjoys spending time with his family, staying active, and traveling.

Andrew has served in law enforcement for over 22 years and the City of Glendale since 2002.  He holds Bachelor’s degree in English from California State University, Northridge, and a Master’s degree in Social Work from California State University, Long Beach. 

Andrew began his law enforcement career with the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department, first as a reserve deputy working Search and Rescue and later as a full-time deputy. 

In 2002, Andrew lateraled to the Glendale Police Department and began his career in Patrol. His dedication to duty and hard work allowed him the opportunity to transfer to the Detective Bureau, where he worked the Assaults and Robbery/Homicide Units. 

Andrew has been an operator on the Department’s SWAT team and is a long-time Baker to Vegas running team member. 

In 2012, he was promoted to Sergeant and returned to Patrol. In 2015, he was assigned to the Internal Affairs Unit and was a team leader on the Crisis Negotiations Team. 

Andrew was promoted to Lieutenant in 2016. He worked assignments in Patrol, the Specialized Services Bureau, the Professional Standards Bureau, and served as a SWAT Lieutenant. 

In 2020, he was promoted to the rank of Captain. He has served as Field Services Division commander and Support Services Division commander.  

In April 2023, Andrew was promoted to the rank of Deputy Chief. He oversees the Professional Standards Bureau and the Transparency, Audits, and Accountability Bureau (TAAB) and assists the Chief in the day-to-day operations of the police department.  

Andrew is a devoted husband, father, and long-time Glendale resident. In his spare time, he enjoys running, skiing, traveling, and spending time with his wife and family.

Captain Robert William has served the Glendale Police Department for over 20 years. He began his career as a Police Cadet and was later hired as a Police Officer after graduating from the Rio Hondo Police Academy in 2003.

Throughout his law enforcement career, Robert has worked in various assignments and rose through the ranks to become the first Armenian-American Police Captain in the history of the department.

His law enforcement experience includes assignments in Patrol, Special Enforcement Detail, Detective Bureau and the SWAT team. In his previous ranks as a Sergeant and Lieutenant, he has supervised and managed patrol operations and specialized assignments such as the K9 Unit, Crisis Negotiations Team, Chief’s Public Information Office, Vice/ Narcotics Unit and the Eurasian Organized Crime Taskforce.

Robert possesses his Bachelor of Arts degree in Criminal Justice Management from Union University and a Master’s degree in Public Administration from California State University, Northridge. In addition to his formal education, Robert is a graduate of the Sherman Block Supervisory Leadership Institute, California’s POST Management Development Course and the Senior Management Institute for Police from the Police Executive Research Forum.

At a young age, Robert immigrated with his family from Armenia and settled in Glendale, CA where he grew up and continues to live today. Both in his professional capacity and as a resident of the city, Robert stays engaged and active in the community by working with youth organizations, schools, hospitals and various local service clubs.

Most of all, he enjoys spending time with his wife and kids and playing ice hockey.

Toby was born in North Hollywood and raised in the San Fernando Valley. Toby started his law enforcement career at the young age of 14 as an LAPD Explorer assigned to the Devonshire Division.

In 1993, Toby enlisted in the United States Air Force as a "Law Enforcement Specialist" (also known as military police) stationed at Vandenberg Air Force Base and Hickam Air Force Base in Hawaii.

In 1998, Toby began his career with the Glendale Police Department, graduating as the Honor Recruit and Class President at the Rio Hondo Police Academy.

Toby has worked a variety of assignments including patrol, community policing, detective in Glendale's vice/narcotics detail, task force officer with LA IMPACT, task force officer with DEA LA HIDTA, and as a supervisor with the US Marshals' Fugitive Apprehension Unit. Toby also served on Glendale PD's SWAT team for 19 years as an operator, sniper, team leader, and commander.

Toby has a Bachelor's of Science degree in Criminal Justice Management, is a graduate of the Sherman Block Supervisory Leadership Institute, and a graduate of the California Association of Tactical Officer's Strategic Leadership Program. Toby is a board member with the California Association of Tactical Officers, he facilitates a leadership class, and is a POST approved instructor. He is the recipient of multiple marksmanship awards, SWAT competition awards, the Medal of Heroism, and the California Narcotic Officers Association Region 3 Narcotic Officer of the Year.

In his spare time, Toby enjoys spending time with his family, various activities at his church, rooting for the Los Angeles Dodgers, working out, and camping.

Captain Rafael Quintero was born and raised in the San Fernando Valley.  He attended North Hollywood High School, received a Bachelor of Arts (Legal Studies) from the University of California Berkeley, and later received his Master of Public Administration from Syracuse University - Maxwell School.

After graduating from UC Berkeley, he was hired as a San Jose Police Officer in 1999.  In 2001, Rafael lateralled to the Glendale Police Department, where he worked a variety of assignments.  As an officer, he worked assignments in Patrol, Gang Investigations, and SWAT.

In 2012, he was promoted to the rank of Police Sergeant and supervised patrol teams and the Traffic Bureau.  In 2017, Rafael was promoted to the rank of Police Lieutenant, where he served as a Traffic Bureau Commander and later as a patrol watch commander.  In 2022 Rafael was responsible for overseeing the Professional Standard Bureau responsible for hiring, recruiting, and internal affairs.

Rafael has been the recipient of several distinguished service awards. Rafael is a proud member of the Glendale Sunrise Rotary Club and a Glendale Youth Alliance board member.  Rafael is also a devoted husband, with two daughters, ages 13 and 18. Rafael enjoys travelling as much as possible with his family experiencing different environments and cultures.

Sheryl was born in Burbank, California, and raised in Glendale.

In 2007, Sheryl began her career at the Glendale Police Department as a police communications operator. In 2010, she was promoted to Communications Shift Supervisor. In 2014, Sheryl was promoted to the position of communications and technology administrator. As the bureau manager, she was responsible for the oversight and operation of the communications and technology bureaus. As the Public Safety Answering Point (PSAPS) manager, Sheryl was actively involved with the Los Angeles County area PSAPS. She worked on numerous 9-1-1 and technology related improvements for our department, including next-gen Regional Integrated Next Generation 9-1-1, Emergency Services IP network, text to 9-1-1 and countless software and hardware upgrades.

In 2017, Sheryl was appointed as Glendale’s representative for the Interagency Communications Interoperability (ICI) system Governance Board. Shortly after her appointment, Sheryl was elected and currently holds the position of vice chair on the ICI System governance board. She is also Glendale’s representative and the chair of the ICI System operations committee. Most recently, Sheryl serves on the California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services NG9-1-1 task force as a Los Angeles County Agency representative.

Vahe began his career with the Glendale Police Department in 2008 as a 911 Operator and was sworn in as a Police Officer in 2010 after graduating from the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department academy.

As a Police Officer, Vahe worked various assignments including Patrol, School Resource Officer, and was a member of the Glendale PD Crisis Negotiation Team for several years. Vahe transferred to the Investigative Services Division in 2016 where he worked as a Detective in the Assaults and Robbery/Homicide Units.

In 2020, Vahe was promoted to the rank of Police Sergeant. As a Sergeant, he worked as a field supervisor in Patrol before being assigned to the Internal Affairs Unit. Vahe is currently the Adjutant to the Chief of Police and the Public Information Officer for the Glendale Police Department. He is bilingual and fluent in the Armenian language.

Vahe is a devoted husband and father of two. He enjoys spending time with his family, working out, and is a sports enthusiast.

He may be contacted at GPDPIO@Glendaleca.gov.