Rudy Perez Comments on Time at the GVPD and Moving on

When I first arrived at GVPD, we had only three seasoned police officers. My goal was simple: to grow our team, not just by hiring more people, but by bringing in the right officers, those committed to staying and building with us. My second goal was to establish a strong leadership team by guiding, mentoring, and developing the leaders who would help move out department forward.

Together, we achieved that. Today the agency is moving in a promising direction, and I believe it’s time for me to step aside. I want to make room for other to come in and build on the strong foundation we’ve put in place.

As I prepare to step away, my greatest hope is that GVPD continues to move forward and improve. It is with great sadness that I announce my retirement as of September 24, 2026.

I’m truly grateful for the opportunity to serve, and I want to say thank you for the wonderful memories we’ve created together. I’ll always appreciate the support, the teamwork, and the shared commitment that helped make this journey meaningful.

Rudy Perez