23 Apr San Pablo Selects Brian Bubar as New Police Chief

The city of San Pablo has formally appointed Police Capt. Brian Bubar, a 21-year veteran of the San Pablo Police Department, as its next police chief. Bubar will start his new role on May 1. (San Pablo Police Department via Bay City News)

By Bay City News

San Pablo has appointed a new police chief, the city said Monday.

Captain Brian Bubar, who is a 21-year veteran of the department, will be San Pablo’s next chief of police.

Bubar was selected from a field of 13 applicants and has been serving as interim chief since the retirement of Chief Ron Raman in late December.

According to the city, Bubar rose through the ranks over the years and earned a master’s degree in 2021 in law enforcement and public safety leadership from the University of San Diego. He also has a bachelor’s degree in criminal justice.

City Manager Matt Rodriguez said in a statement Monday that Bubar “understands the the importance of community engagement practices” and the use of technology.

Bubar’s first official day as chief will be May 1, and he will be the city’s first Asian American police chief since the city’s incorporation in 1948.

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