On June 24th, Lacey City Manager Scott Spence announced that Robert “Bob” Almada accepted the City’s offer to serve as Lacey’s next Police Chief. The announcement follows a nationwide search and comprehensive selection process done with Public Sector Search & Consulting. Almada will be the eighth Chief in the department’s 54-year history and will serve as a key member of the executive team. Almada will report directly to Mr. Spence. Read more.