Veteran of Department Chosen as Police Chief
A police captain who worked his way up from a patrol officer has been named as police chief for the city of South Gate.
Capt. Doug Christ, who has worked for the department since 1973, will replace Chief George Troxcil, who is retiring Saturday, according to city officials.
The South Gate City Council unanimously approved Christ’s promotion this week, and a swearing-in ceremony is scheduled Tuesday.
Christ, 52, was promoted from patrol officer to the narcotics unit, then to the detective bureau. He is currently captain of the city’s patrol division.
Christ has a master’s degree in management from Cal Poly Pomona and a bachelor’s degree in public administration.
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