Boise Mayor Selects Tucson Assistant Chief to Lead City’s Police Department

Boise Mayor Lauren McLean has picked Chris Dennison to be Chief of Police for the Boise Police Department. Dates for confirmation from the city council and background check results will be announced in the following days.

"I'm pleased to announce that Chris Dennison has accepted my offer to be Boise's next Chief of Police and I am excited to introduce him to our community," said Mayor Lauren McLean. "Chris understands the special trust that must exist between a police department and the community it serves. I am confident he will care for our officers and our residents, working collaboratively across the region to keep Boise a safe and welcoming city for everyone."

Prior to this new position, Dennison was the assistant chief of police for the Tucson Police Department in Arizona, KTVB reports. He served with the Tucson Police Department for 20 years, first joining the force in 2004. Dennison also oversaw the department’s Investigative Services Bureau, which includes the Central Investigations Division, Counter Narcotics Alliance and the Forensics Division.