The search committee for the next Columbus Police Chief has narrowed down its search to two finalists for the position:
- Thomas Quinlan, Interim Police Chief, City of Columbus Division of Police
- Perry Tarrant, former Assistant Chief of Police, Seattle Police Department, Seattle, Washington
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
View press releases, meeting minutes, and supporting documents.
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Videos
Watch press announcements and past meetings of the Police Search Advisory Committee.
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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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