Eugene Harris

Pasadena Police Chief Eugene Harris highlights the long-term benefits of the city's annual National Night Out event, which brings together residents and first responders. The 30th edition of the event will take place on August 4 at Jefferson Park, featuring police, firefighters, paramedics, and community activities like games.

Pasadena Police Department K-9 Chase, a Springer Spaniel, retired after nine years of service. During his career, he helped seize millions in cash, hundreds of firearms, and large quantities of illegal narcotics.

Pasadena City Council members received minimal notice before a U.S. Army special-operations exercise occurred in a residential area, involving helicopters, flash-bangs, and simulated gunfire. Police Chief Eugene Harris confirmed no prior warning was given to council members, prompting calls for a policy requiring earlier notification.

The Public Safety Committee will receive an informational report on a 2025 officer-involved shooting between two Pasadena police officers, which left one officer wounded and resulted in the firing of Officer Roy Alatorre. Police Chief Eugene Harris announced new evidence has triggered a fresh investigation into the case, leading to the postponement of a scheduled interview.

New evidence in a September 2025 officer-involved shooting that wounded a Pasadena police officer has prompted a fresh investigation and placed involved officers on administrative leave. The Pasadena Police Department released video footage showing 'unsafe and out-of-policy horseplay involving loaded firearms' inside the department's parking structure.

Councilmember Tyron Hampton plans to meet with Police Chief Eugene Harris to discuss an incident where a Pasadena police officer accidentally shot a fellow officer during horseplay with loaded firearms. Hampton also intends to address the issue in an upcoming public safety meeting, focusing on accountability and potential technology changes.