The City of Fountain Valley has appointed Craig Heredia as its new police chief, bringing 30 years of law enforcement experience, executive leadership and a strong commitment to community-focused policing to the Fountain Valley Police Department. He will begin his role on February 17, 2026, and proudly lead a department with a strong reputation for public safety, community engagement and accountability.
Heredia joins Fountain Valley after a distinguished career with the Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD), where he served in a wide range of assignments across multiple divisions and commands. His experience includes patrol operations, gang enforcement, major offenders, homicide support and federal task force operations with the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives.
Heredia looks forward to working with City leadership, department personnel and the Fountain Valley community to further strengthen public safety and trust.
To view the official Press Release, visit HERE.