BHPD Police Chief

Chief of Police, Beverly Hills Police Department

Effective June 27, 2026, Max Subin serves as the Chief of Police for the Beverly Hills Police Department (BHPD). With 27 years of law enforcement experience, Chief Subin’s leadership is defined by deep institutional knowledge, a career built entirely from within the ranks, and a steadfast commitment to community-oriented public safety.

Early Life and Education

Chief Subin discovered his passion for public service early, beginning his law enforcement journey as an Explorer and Cadet with the Santa Monica Police Department. 

He pursued higher education alongside his career, earning both his Bachelor’s Degree and a Master of Public Administration (specializing in Public Management and Leadership) from California State University, Northridge. Committed to continuous professional growth, he also completed the California Police Chiefs Executive Leadership Institute at the Drucker School of Management at Claremont Graduate University in 2021.

Career and Leadership History

Chief Subin joined the Beverly Hills Police Department in 1999, where he initially served on the front lines in Patrol, the Crime Suppression Unit, and the Detective Bureau, while also gaining vital community insight through assignments overseeing the Community Relations Unit and the Professional Standards Unit. His steady ascent into executive leadership accelerated in 2018, when he was promoted to Lieutenant and served as the Detective Bureau Commander. By late 2020, his scope expanded significantly upon his assignment to the Office of the Chief as both Executive Officer (XO) and Public Information Officer (PIO).

His leadership capabilities were further recognized in January 2021 when he was named Acting Captain, all while maintaining his critical XO and PIO duties. As a full Captain, he continued to deepen his institutional knowledge by first commanding the Investigative Services Division and later leading the Administrative Services Division. This comprehensive, ground-up experience culminated on June 27, 2026, with his official appointment to Chief of Police, placing him at the helm of the department’s 154 sworn officers and 112 civilian staff.

Awards and Distinctions

Throughout his career, Chief Subin has been recognized repeatedly for exceptional police work, leadership, and investigative excellence:

⋆ 2008: Awarded the Clinton H. Anderson Award by the BHPD for exceptional police work.
⋆ 2012: Named the Rotary Club Officer of the Year.
⋆ 2017: Honored with the Award of Distinction from the California Peace Officers Association (CPOA).
⋆ 2019: Received the Centurion Award for Excellence in Hate Crimes Investigations from the Peace Officers Association of Los Angeles County (POALAC).

Vision and Philosophy

Chief Subin’s leadership marks a new chapter for the BHPD, one centered on shared purpose, mentorship, and unity. Having risen through the ranks himself, his internal priority is to foster a supportive workplace culture, provide personnel with sustainable resources, and build a strong succession pipeline for future law enforcement leaders.

Externally, Chief Subin remains fiercely dedicated to preserving the world-class quality of life expected in Beverly Hills. His strategic focus centers on supporting the city’s three core pillars: maintaining BHPD’s premier standard of excellence, partnering closely with the Beverly Hills Fire Department (BHFD), and supporting local schools.

“I am deeply grateful for the trust placed in me by our city leadership, our personnel, and our community. Together, we will ensure that the safety of Beverly Hills remains priority number one,” said Chief Subin.

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