The Monterey Police Department is proud to announce the promotion of Officer Terry DeSalvo to Sergeant and the promotion of Lieutenant Phil Penko to Deputy Chief of Police. Both promotions became effective on Sunday, January 20, 2008 and a swearing ceremony was held on Thursday, January 31, 2008.

Terry DeSalvo joined the Monterey Police Department in 1989 after first serving nine years with the Cincinnati, Ohio Police Department where he worked as a Patrol Officer, Vice Squad Officer, on the Robbery Task Force, and was Motorcycle trained. Since coming to Monterey, Sergeant DeSalvo worked as a Patrol Officer, K-9 Officer, Field Training Officer and also served as a Hostage Negotiator.

Sergeant DeSalvo has attained his Advanced Certificate from the California Commission on Peace Officer Standards and Training, and has attended classes at Monterey Peninsula College.

Philip Penko began his career with the Monterey Police Department in 1985 and has worked as a Patrol Officer, Traffic Officer, on the DUI Enforcement Team, Detective and as the Community Resource/Public Education Officer. He was promoted to Sergeant in 1999, where he served as a supervisor in Patrol, Investigations and Special Services. He was promoted to Lieutenant in 2004 where he served as a patrol Watch Commander and Community Policing Coordinator.

Deputy Chief Penko has a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Biological and Cognitive Psychology from San Jose State University and a Master of Science Degree in Human Resource Management from Chapman University.