Chief Michael Ellis

Vice President

Pomona P.D.

Chief Michael Ellis is a 26-year veteran of the Pomona Police Department and the 22nd Chief of Police.  He started his law enforcement career with the Orange County Sheriff’s Department in 1997, later joining the Pomona Police Department in 1998.  Chief Ellis rose through the ranks of police officer, corporal, sergeant, and lieutenant. From January 2011 until October 2019, Michael served as a Captain and held command assignments leading the Investigative Services Division and the Operations Division.

In 2019, he was promoted to Deputy Chief, helping oversee the daily operations of the Police Department.  On April 26, 2020, Chief Ellis was appointed Chief of Police.

Chief Ellis holds a Master’s Degree from the University of San Diego in Law Enforcement and Public Safety Leadership and is a graduate of the Delinquency Control Institute at the University of Southern California.  He is also a graduate of POST Class 56 of California POST’s Law Enforcement Command College. Chief Ellis has implemented effective proactive crime-fighting strategies, has institutionalized community partnerships and engagement programs, is focused on the ongoing modernization of law enforcement.

Chief Ellis is also a member of Kiwanis International and has served on the Board of Directors for the YMCA. He strives to promote a professionalism  and transparency focused on reducing crime and disorder, building the community, and improving the quality of life for everyone.