"I'm always happy when we can promote from within, City Manager Dan Buckshi said in a statement. Ryan has served (Walnut Creek) well for 16 years and will be a strong leader as we go forward following Chief Knox's retirement at the end of the year. I am thankful to Chief Knox for his many contributions and leadership, and I look forward to working with Capt. Hibbs in his new role."
"Hibbs in the same statement said his selection as the city's next chief left him honored and humbled. I am committed to upholding our department's tradition of integrity and community partnership, strengthening trust with the residents, and supporting the women and men who keep Walnut Creek a safe, welcoming and vibrant place for everyone, Hibbs said. Knox's retirement ends a career that has spanned more than 30 years."
Capt. Ryan Hibbs, a 23-year police veteran who has served in Walnut Creek for 16 years, will become the city's police chief on Dec. 31. He will succeed Chief Jamie Knox, who will retire on Dec. 30 after four years as chief and a career spanning more than 30 years. City Manager Dan Buckshi praised the internal promotion and thanked Knox for his contributions and leadership. Hibbs said he felt honored and humbled by the selection and pledged to uphold the department's tradition of integrity and community partnership, strengthen trust with residents, and support the department's officers.
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