Tag: Police Chiefs

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Honolulu Police Chief Announces Retirement

Chief Arthur J. Logan joined the Honolulu Police Department in 1982.

June 4, 2025

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Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Chief Announces Retirement

Chief Johnny Jennings joined the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department in 1992. He was sworn in as chief in 2020.

May 27, 2025

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Maui Police Chief Named in Lawsuit Against Rap Star Sean Diddy Combs, Denies Allegations

The suit claims that the chief, who at the time was a Las Vegas police captain, posed as a Sheriff deputy in California and responded to an alleged gang rape involving Combs.

March 11, 2025

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Pittsburgh’s Acting Chief Resigns, Saying He was Pressured to Violate His “Ethics”

“There should be no politics in police work,” Acting Chief Chris Ragland added. “You have to do things that are moral, ethical, legal. When you are asked to do things that go against your bright lines, you have to walk away.”

March 5, 2025

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Massachusetts Town Official Fired for Ordering Removal of Trump Flag from Police Gym

In January, West Boylston Police Chief Dennis Minnich was giving a tour of the department when town administrator James Ryan apparently spotted a Trump flag in the police gym, which is private, and ordered Minnich to remove it.

February 24, 2025

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Seattle Mayor Terminates Demoted Police Chief Over Relationship with Staffer

Former Seattle Police Chief Adrian Diaz hired the woman in May 2023, after rumors had started circulating about their relationship. Diaz vehemently denied the affair.

December 18, 2024

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Women in Law Enforcement: VA Police Chief Connie Washington

The resentment from fellow officers manifested in more than just comments or quiet contempt. Veteran officers refused to offer her help and advice. They were also slow to respond to her requests for assistance, she says.

December 10, 2024

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Sanitation Commissioner, NYPD Veteran to Lead New York’s Finest

Jessica Tisch is a 12-year veteran of the NYPD and the current commissioner of the New York City Department of Sanitation. She was previously the NYPD's technology czar.

November 20, 2024

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New LAPD Chief Says Crime Statistics Skewed by Unreported Incidents

Chief Jim McDonnell voiced concern about the perception of disorder — and the reality that crimes are going unreported because some believe nothing will be done to investigate.

November 15, 2024

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Florida Chief Resigns After Department Comes Under Investigation

Kissimmee Police Chief Betty Holland and Deputy Chief Camille Alicia have resigned from their positions, the City of Kissimmee said.

October 29, 2024

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Colorado Chief Slammed for Recruiting at Trump Rally

"Last I checked, political affiliation doesn't exclude you from being a police officer,” said Aurora Police Chief Todd Chamberlain in a blunt response through APD’s account on X.

October 16, 2024

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North Carolina Chief Recovering from Bear Attack

University of North Carolina System President Peter Hans said a bear attacked North Carolina Arboretum Police Chief Emily Brahy during Helene clean up.

October 11, 2024