January 2021 Update:
Mayor Andrew J. Ginther released the following statement regarding the Police Chief:
“It became clear to me that Chief Quinlan could not successfully implement the reform and change I expect and that the community demands. Columbus residents have lost faith in him and in Division’s ability to change on its own. Chief Quinlan understood. He agreed to step back, so the city can move forward. I appreciate Chief Quinlan’s service to the community and the changes he was able to implement in his time as chief.
Deputy Chief Mike Woods has agreed to serve as interim chief while we begin our national search for a permanent chief. The search firm Ralph Andersen & Associates will again assist the city in identifying a permanent police chief on an expedited timeframe."
Police Chief Search Advisory Commitee
Members of the advisory committee will help guide the process of finding the best candidates for our community.
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Police Chief Search Timeline
Tentative timeline for the police chief search.
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Police Chief Applicants
Information about the top applicants.
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Press Coverage
Press coverage of the Police Chief Search
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Materials
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Videos
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Columbus Division of Police Homepage
Established in 1816, the Columbus Division of Police has over 1,800 officers and 300 civilian employees. The Division covers 20 precincts across the greater Columbus metropolitan area, while serving nearly 800,000 residents.
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