FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

November 9, 2021

MEDIA CONTACTS

Tanisha Jumper, Media and Communications, tjumper@cityoftacoma.org, (253) 591-5152
Maria Lee, Media and Communications, maria.lee@cityoftacoma.org, (253) 591-2054

Finalists for Tacoma’s Next Police Chief Named on City of Tacoma’s Website

TACOMA, Wash. -- The application period for the City of Tacoma’s Police Chief position closed on October 15, 2021, and applications have been reviewed by Bob Murray and Associates, a firm selected by the City to assist with this recruitment. Finalists have been identified, and biographical summaries and photos for each of the finalists are now available on the City’s website at cityoftacoma.org/policechiefrecruitment. 

Details regarding several opportunities for the community to get to know the finalists during the week of November 15, 2021, to include public presentations from each of the finalists as well as public panel discussions, have also been posted at cityoftacoma.org/policechiefrecruitment. 

The Chief of Police is responsible for the oversight and administrative management of the department’s daily operations and for achieving the department’s mission, vision, and strategic objectives in alignment with the vision, goals and priorities of the City Council and the community.

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