Arcadia Police Chief Nakamura Retiring After 30 Years of Service (Photo – City of Arcadia)
After 34 years of dedicated service to the Arcadia Police Department, Police Chief Roy Nakamura has announced his retirement. His final day with the department will be July 31, 2026.
By Melanie Hooks
Chief Nakamura has served as Arcadia’s Police Chief since 2021, becoming the first Asian American and first Japanese American to lead the department in the city’s history.
“I am grateful for the opportunities I’ve had during my career in law enforcement, and I thank my family and friends who have supported me throughout this journey,” Nakamura said. “It has been an honor and privilege to lead the men and women of the Arcadia Police Department.”
During his tenure as chief, Nakamura focused on community safety initiatives, modernization of department technology, and strengthening officer recruitment and training efforts to better serve Arcadia residents.
City officials said the process to identify the department’s next Chief of Police is currently underway.
God speed Chief