Field Services Bureau

Mike Matlock

Assistant Chief Mike Matlock has been with the Oxnard Police Department since 1979 after spending four years with the Santa Barbara County Sheriff's Department. Promoted to Assistant Chief in June 2002, he was first assigned to the Administrative Services Bureau before moving to his current job as the Field Services Bureau Chief. His career has included a variety of assignments in all Bureaus including four years as the Special Operations Division Commander, eight years as a SWAT sergeant, and 10 years in narcotics enforcement including assignment as a supervisor to a multi-agency drug task force. He holds a Bachelor’s Degree in criminal justice from the University of LaVerne.

Tom Chronister

Commander Chronister began his career as an Oxnard police officer in 1983. He previously served as a patrol officer, field training officer, traffic officer and investigator, K-9 officer, and sergeant in both patrol and administrative services. The Patrol Support Division includes the Traffic Unit, Code Enforcement Unit, fleet services, special projects and grants management. A 1978 graduate from Rio Mesa High School, he holds an A.S. from Ventura College, a B.S. from University of Redlands, and an MPA from Cal State Northridge. He is also a Certified Protection Professional with ASIS International.

Martin Meyer

Marty Meyer joined the Oxnard Police Department in 1984. He has spent the majority of his career in the Patrol Division but has also served as a Field Training Officer, was a member of the former Field Tactical Unit and worked with the Department's fledgling gang enforcement efforts. He also served as the Beat Coordinator in old Beats 1 and 4. Promoted to sergeant in the early 1990s, Commander Meyer remained in Patrol with collateral assignments in the Field Training, Beat Coordinator, and Peer Support programs. Meyer holds a B.S. Degree in Criminal Justice from Cal State Sacramento and is completing his Teaching Credential and Master's Degree at California Lutheran University. He is a graduate of the Sherman Block Leadership Academy and has taught leadership to City employees. He is currently working with the Chief's Community Council and a private contractor to ensure that racial profiling does not occur in this community.

Scott Hebert

Commander Scott Hebert joined the Oxnard Police Department in 1988. His past experience includes working as a patrol officer, SWAT, bicycle team, La Colonia Storefront, and the Honor Guard. Scott was promoted to senior officer in 1995 and worked as a beat coordinator, burglary detective, narcotics investigator, and as assistant team leader for the Special Enforcement Unit/SWAT Team. Promoted to sergeant in 1999, Scott worked as a patrol supervisor, SWAT training sergeant, field training sergeant, and in the Professional Standards Division. In 2005 Scott was promoted to commander and worked as a patrol watch commander until taking over responsibility of the Special Operations Division in November of 2006. He holds a bachelor’s degree in Law and Society from the University of California Santa Barbara, and a Master of Public Administration from California State University Northridge.

Cliff Troy

Commander Troy began his career as an Oxnard police officer in 1979. He has worked as a patrol officer, field tactical unit member, field training officer, K-9 officer and beat coordinator. Troy was promoted to Sergeant in 1992 and worked in Investigations and Field services while a Sergeant. He has held many collateral assignments such as the Field Training Unit, Reserve Unit, Dive Team, Bike Team, and Mobile Command Post. Commander Troy is also the Coordinator of the Ventura County Police and Sheriff’s Reserve Academy where he also instructs. He is a graduate of the Sherman Block Leadership Institute. He holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Criminology from the University of La Verne.

Mike Adair

Commander Mike Adair has been with the Oxnard Police Department since 1992 after spending three years as a police officer with the Port Hueneme Police Department. His past experience includes working as a patrol officer and field training officer. After being promoted to senior officer he worked as a beat coordinator in Beat 32, narcotics detective, robbery investigator and investigated computer crimes. Promoted to sergeant in 2002, Mike worked as a patrol supervisor and later as the Special Services Unit sergeant. In 2006 he was promoted to commander and is currently assigned to the Field Services Bureau as a patrol watch commander. He holds a Bachelor's Degree in business administration from the University of Redlands and a Master's Degree from California Lutheran University in Computer Science.

Field Services Divisions

Patrol Division

Patrol Support Division

Special Operations Division