Greg Behning takes over as Davenport police chief
Greg Behning became Davenport’s police chief June 14, succeeding Jeffery Bladel after serving as interim chief and completing 31 years with the department.
Police Leadership
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Toledo Police Chief Michael Troendle to Retire Nov. 1, 2026
Toledo Mayor Wade Kapszukiewicz announced Chief Michael Troendle’s retirement and named Assistant Chief Kevin Braun as his successor.
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Tallahassee Police Promote Eight Officers Into Command Positions
The Tallahassee Police Department promoted eight veteran officers, including two deputy chiefs, during a period of workforce transition and staffing pressure.
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Pearland appoints Derek Dunham as police chief
Derek Dunham is Pearland’s new police chief after Johnny Spires retired following 36 years with the department. Dunham was sworn in June 15.
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Pasco Names Brent Cook as Next Police Chief
Pasco selected longtime police leader Brent Cook as its next police chief. His formal swearing-in was scheduled for the July 27 City Council meeting.
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Tulsa Police Chief Dennis Larsen to retire Sept. 30
Tulsa Police Chief Dennis Larsen will retire Sept. 30 after more than 47 years with the department. The city will begin a civil-service search.
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Chickasha police chief Mark Music to retire July 10, 2026
The City of Chickasha says Police Chief Mark Music will retire July 10, 2026, after more than 28 years of law-enforcement service to Chickasha citizens.
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Tampa Police Chief Lee Bercaw Retires After 30 Years
Tampa Police Chief Lee Bercaw retired Aug. 6 after more than 30 years with the city and department, leaving a leadership transition.
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Rancho Cucamonga Announces New Police Chief With Local Service Ties
Rancho Cucamonga announced a new police chief June 16. The city said the leader previously served at the Rancho Cucamonga Station beginning in 2006.
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Tulsa police chief to retire as department plans new downtown patrol division
Tulsa Police Chief Dennis Larsen is retiring after nearly five decades of service. Separately, Tulsa Police plans a fourth patrol division focused on downtown and nearby areas, expected to begin operating at the end of August.
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Reggie Rader takes over as Henderson police chief after leadership turmoil
Reggie Rader began serving as Henderson police chief July 7, following the firing of former Chief Hollie Chadwick and the departure or retirement of several senior officials.
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Seattle mayor defends police chief leadership change after fatal festival shooting
Mayor Katie Wilson defended the July 30 departure of Seattle’s police chief and named Andre Sayles interim chief after criticism of the city’s response and information release following a fatal food-festival shooting.
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Annapolis seeks public input as nationwide search begins for next police chief
The City of Annapolis has launched a public survey and announced three interactive engagement sessions as it conducts a nationwide search for its next police chief.
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Toledo Police Chief Troendle to Retire Nov. 1; Kevin Braun Named Successor
Toledo Police Chief Michael Troendle plans to retire Nov. 1, with Assistant Chief Kevin Braun named successor after a planned 90-day transition.