Gene Harris

Pasadena Police Department members won medals at the United States Police and Fire Championships in San Diego, competing in Brazilian jiu-jitsu, soccer, and bowling. The department's defensive tactics team placed second among 36 agencies, and three gold medalists won their championship matches by submission, including Officer Inga Woiwode, who earned her eighth consecutive gold medal.

Pasadena officials, including Fire Chief Chad Augustin and Police Chief Gene Harris, warned of strict enforcement against illegal fireworks ahead of the July 4 holiday. The city reiterated that all fireworks are prohibited and violators will face citations or arrests.

A Pasadena police officer was accidentally shot by a colleague during an incident of 'unsafe, out-of-policy horseplay' in a parking garage. Dash camera footage showed one officer drawing his weapon at another, leading to an accidental discharge that injured the standing officer. The officer who fired was later fired, while the injured officer has recovered and remains employed.

A Pasadena police officer was wounded by another officer last year during an incident involving firearms horseplay, as described by Police Chief Gene Harris as 'unsafe and out-of-policy.' Video footage shows one officer driving toward others before a firearm was drawn and discharged.