Maricopa Brings in New Police Chief

Mark Goodman, most recently a commander for the Pasadena Police Department in California, has taken over as chief of police for the City of Maricopa.

Selected by the City Council in December, he started Jan. 23 and was officially sworn in March 8, after completing the requirements for AZ Post’s waiver process for out-of-state officers.

He has an open-door policy for employees and the community and believes that is important for maintaining Maricopa’s status as one of the safest communities in the state, according to a

City press release.

“I firmly believe that people choose to live, send their children to school, establish businesses and play in cities based on safety,” Goodman said. “Through community partnerships, the Maricopa Police Department will continue to ensure public safety for everyone who works, lives and plays in this city and will be an integral part of unlocking the full potential of the City of Maricopa.”

Goodman grew up near Pasadena in page 70