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Memphis Chief Now “Interim Chief” After Council Tables Vote on Reconfirmation

Mayor Paul Young said there’s no national search for another chief happening, and he gave no answer as to how long the interim title could stay.

January 24, 2024

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Former Chief Acevedo Returns to Oversee Austin Police

In his new position with Austin, Acevedo will serve as a liaison between APD and the city manager’s office. Interim City Manager Jesús Garza said he created the position and hired Acevedo for the job to help lead the department through challenges.

January 22, 2024

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Interim Chief Art Acevedo Resigning from Denver-Area PD

Acevedo joined the Aurora Police Department in December 2022 and will leave Monday. He said during a news conference Tuesday that he had hoped to stay in Aurora for two to three years.

January 17, 2024

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Memphis Police Chief Faces Uphill Battle to Keep Job

This is not the final vote on Davis’ reappointment — the matter must go to the full city council for a final vote in regular session, in two weeks. There are signs Davis will not have the support to keep her job.

January 10, 2024

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Conflict Between Mayor and Police Commission Derails Search for New Oakland Chief

The reset came days after Mayor Sheng Thao, who will make the decision, outright rejected a controversial shortlist of three finalists for the job that the civilian Oakland Police Commission had presented to her office.

January 3, 2024

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Tennessee Police Chief Dies from Heart Attack

Chief Chris Cummings was helping tear down a beaver dam that was causing flooding on a local road before the medical crisis.

December 15, 2023

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Asheville Police Chief Announces Retirement

Chief David Zack of the Asheville (North Carolina) Police Department announced Wednesday that he is planning to retire.

December 13, 2023

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San Diego Launches Search for Next Chief

Mayor Todd Gloria said the city is looking for a chief who is innovative, adaptable and forward thinking, and who will help attract and retain police officers by forging a department that’s supportive and inclusive.

November 29, 2023

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New Philadelphia Police Commissioner Talks About Officer Morale and Crime

"Many of these officers feel they are hated and not respected and no one cares about them, but it's just not true. The community says, 'I want police in my community, I want constitutional policing, I want good policing.'"

November 22, 2023

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Voters to Determine If California City’s Chief Should be Elected or Appointed

The council is expected to discuss ballot language at a meeting later this year and is aiming to put the measure to voters in March 2024.

November 8, 2023

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Milwaukee Chief Injured in Crash After Reckless Driving News Conference

The crash happened just after 10 a.m. after Chief Jeffrey Norman took part in a press conference with Mayor Cavalier Johnson about reckless driving.

November 7, 2023

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Interim Portland Chief Outlines Plans for 16-Month Tenure

Portland Mayor Ted Wheeler announced Bob Day would be succeeding Chief Chuck Lovell last month and he was sworn in 10 days ago.

October 25, 2023