Belmont Police Chief Retires After 32 Years In Law Enforcement

BELMONT, CA — Belmont Police Chief Tony Psaila announced that he will retire at the end of July after a 32-year career in law enforcement.

In a news release Wednesday, Psaila, a 20-year veteran of the Belmont Police Department, said it had been an honor to serve the Belmont community.

“The Department understands the needs of our community, and I am confident they are prepared to continue meeting those needs and any challenge that lies ahead,” Psaila said.

Psaila began his career as a reserve officer in 1990, earning promotions to corporal, sergeant, lieutenant and captain before becoming police chief in 2019.

Belmont City Manager Afshin Oskoui said that replacing Psaila will be “no small challenge.”

“Tony brought a can do, team oriented and inspirational work attitude to the City’s leadership team,” Oskoui said. “His tireless work ethic and professionalism has set the tone for the rest of the department, and his leadership has nurtured a highly respected and trained organization.”

Lieutenant Kenneth Stenquist will serve as the acting chief while the city searches for Psaila’s replacement. The selection process is expected to take several months, according to a news release.