Medford selects Trevor Arnold as next police chief

Medford has selected Trevor Arnold as the city’s next police chief, placing a new leader at the center of the Medford Police Department’s public-safety operations. The City of Medford announced the selection on May 27, 2026.

The announcement presents Arnold as an experienced member of the department whose background includes helping establish the Medford Police Department’s Livability Team. It also identifies experience in critical-incident response, officer development and community engagement.

As a result, the available information does not independently establish whether a City Council vote was required or whether one has taken place.

Any future announcement about a formal oath, City Council action, compensation or department priorities would add information beyond the May 27 selection notice and the city’s posted council schedule.