Pleasanton Police Chief David Spiller Announces Retirement

PLEASANTON, CA — After 17 years of service to the city of Pleasanton, Police Chief

Dave Spiller publicly announced his retirement Tuesday. It will become effective November 14, 2019.

Spiller began his career with the Pleasanton Police Department in 2002 as a lieutenant and was appointed captain in 2003. In 2011, he was selected to serve as the city’s sixth police chief.

"During nearly two decades of law enforcement service to the City of Pleasanton, Chief Spiller modernized the department’s training, technology and equipment, and has developed partnerships with numerous neighborhood, community and regional stakeholders including nonprofits, community groups, and surrounding law enforcement agencies," an announcement from the city read.

“The safety and quality of life in Pleasanton is a direct result of Chief Spiller’s outstanding leadership for the last 17 years,” said city manager Nelson Fiahlo. “He served and led
every day with compassion, integrity and responsiveness to our city. Dave’s extraordinary vision and professionalism will be missed, and we wish him the very best in his retirement.”

Prior to his tenure with Pleasanton, Spiller served in the San Diego and Mountain View
Police Departments. He earned an associate degree in administration of justice from De Anza College, a bachelor’s degree in organizational behavior from the University of San Francisco, and a master’s degree from Saint Mary’s College in public sector leadership, according to the city.

He is also a graduate of the California Command College and Senior Management Institute for Police at Harvard University, according to the city.

The recruitment process for Spiller's replacement will begin shortly and is anticipated to take three to six months. A decision about an interim/acting chief will be announced soon, according to the city.