Field Services Bureau

Scott Whitney

Assistant Chief Scott Whitney began his career with the Oxnard Police Department in 1990. With the opening of the Colonia Storefront in 1992, he was assigned to the first storefront in Ventura County. Scott worked as a narcotics detective before being promoted to sergeant in 1996. As a sergeant, he gained experience as a patrol supervisor, a SWAT supervisor, and as a supervisor in the Special Enforcement Unit. In 2001, Scott was promoted to commander where he gained experience as a watch commander and as the Special Operations Commander. He played an integral part in the development of the countywide Crisis Intervention Team (CIT Program). As the Special Operations Commander, he was responsible for the Special Weapons and Tactics (SWAT) Team, the Special Enforcement Unit, the Violent Crimes Task Force, the K-9 program, and departmental firearms training. He also managed the Gang Violence Suppression Project and created the Oxnard PRYDE Program. Scott was promoted to assistant chief in 2006. In his first assignment as an assistant chief, Scott had leadership and administrative responsibility for the Administrative Services Bureau. This bureau included our Communications, Professional Standards, Technology Services, Financial Services and Records/Property divisions. Scott is currently responsible for the Field Services Bureau. He was born and raised in Oxnard and graduated from Oxnard High School. He obtained a bachelor’s degree in Finance and Accounting from the University of Oregon and a master’s degree in Public Administration from California State University Northridge.

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. A 1978 graduate from Rio Mesa High School, he holds an A.S. from Ventura College, a B.S. from University of Redlands, an MPA from Cal State Northridge and is now a homeland security doctoral student at Northcentral University. Commander Chronister is a Certified Protection Professional (CPP) with ASIS International and serves as a consultant with the University of North Carolina's Crime Free Business research project. Tom is also a certified member of the Channel Coast Basketball Officials' Association.

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.

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