<\/p>\n
Mayor Ray O\u2019Connell is nominating Charles Roca to be Chief of the Allentown Police Department.<\/p>\n
Roca has been serving as interim chief since June 16 following the retirement of Chief Glenn Granitz Jr.<\/p>\n
Prior to becoming interim chief, Roca had been serving as Assistant Chief of Police \u2013 Operations.<\/p>\n
Roca was hired by the Allentown Police Department in January 2002 and in just two months became a vice detective.\u00a0 He later was a K9 handler while working in the patrol division. Roca was promoted to sergeant in April 2012 and to lieutenant in April 2016. While a lieutenant he commanded the 1st<\/sup>\u00a0and 4th<\/sup>\u00a0platoons.\u00a0 Roca was promoted to captain in April 2018.<\/p>\n O\u2019Connell said, \u201cChief Roca\u2019s experience covers investigative, patrol and supervisory positions during his 19-years on the department.\u00a0 It is evident that he has the respect of the rank-and-file officers. Allentown is in good hands with Chief Roca at the helm of the department.\u201d<\/p>\n Chief Roca graduated from Dieruff High School and holds a Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice from King\u2019s College in Wilkes-Barre. He is a February 2020 graduate of the Northwestern University School of Police Staff and Command.<\/p>\n Chief Roca is the recipient of four department commendations for merit.<\/p>\n Roca\u2019s nomination goes before City Council for confirmation. Council will set a date for a hearing on the nomination.<\/p>\n Information provided to TVL by: <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Mayor Ray O\u2019Connell is nominating Charles Roca to be Chief of the Allentown Police Department. Roca has been serving as interim chief since June 16 following the retirement of … Continue reading ROCA NOMINATED FOR ALLENTOWN POLICE CHIEF<\/span>
\nMike Moore
\nCommunications Manager
\nMayor’s Office
\n435 Hamilton Street
\nAllentown, PA 18101
\nMike.Moore@allentownpa.gov
\nhttp:\/\/www.AllentownPA.gov<\/a><\/p>\n
\n