David Roddy | |
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Chief of the Chattanooga Police Department | |
In office August 22, 2017 – July 30, 2021 | |
Appointed by | Andy Berke |
Preceded by | Fred Fletcher |
Personal details | |
Born | Chattanooga, Tennessee, US |
Children | 2 |
Alma mater | Middle Tennessee State University |
David Roddy is an American retired police officer who was chief of the Chattanooga Police Department.
Roddy was born and raised in Chattanooga, Tennessee. [1] He graduated from Tyler High School. Roddy completed a B.S. at Middle Tennessee State University. [2]
Roddy began his career at the Chattanooga Police Department (CPD) c. 1994 as a patrol officer. He later served as captain of different divisions such as uniformed services and internal affairs. [3]
Chief Fred Fletcher selected Roddy as chief of staff in 2014. [3] Roddy served as acting chief when Fletcher was out of the office on personal leave. [4]
Roddy was nominated as chief of the CPD by mayor Andy Berke and confirmed by the Chattanooga City Council on August 22, 2017. [5] In his first year as chief, Roddy grew the department and built on existing policies and practices. In an effort to boost morale, Roddy changed the department's beard policy. [6]
Roddy's tweet on May 27, 2020, condemning the murder of George Floyd brought praise and scrutiny. [7] [8] [9] On May 30, he visited with peaceful protesters in downtown Chattanooga to answer their questions or concerns. [10]
Roddy retired on July 30, 2021. [11]
He is an outdoorsman and enjoys hunting and hiking. [6] He is married to Shannon. They have two daughters. [2]
David Roddy | |
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Chief of the Chattanooga Police Department | |
In office August 22, 2017 – July 30, 2021 | |
Appointed by | Andy Berke |
Preceded by | Fred Fletcher |
Personal details | |
Born | Chattanooga, Tennessee, US |
Children | 2 |
Alma mater | Middle Tennessee State University |
David Roddy is an American retired police officer who was chief of the Chattanooga Police Department.
Roddy was born and raised in Chattanooga, Tennessee. [1] He graduated from Tyler High School. Roddy completed a B.S. at Middle Tennessee State University. [2]
Roddy began his career at the Chattanooga Police Department (CPD) c. 1994 as a patrol officer. He later served as captain of different divisions such as uniformed services and internal affairs. [3]
Chief Fred Fletcher selected Roddy as chief of staff in 2014. [3] Roddy served as acting chief when Fletcher was out of the office on personal leave. [4]
Roddy was nominated as chief of the CPD by mayor Andy Berke and confirmed by the Chattanooga City Council on August 22, 2017. [5] In his first year as chief, Roddy grew the department and built on existing policies and practices. In an effort to boost morale, Roddy changed the department's beard policy. [6]
Roddy's tweet on May 27, 2020, condemning the murder of George Floyd brought praise and scrutiny. [7] [8] [9] On May 30, he visited with peaceful protesters in downtown Chattanooga to answer their questions or concerns. [10]
Roddy retired on July 30, 2021. [11]
He is an outdoorsman and enjoys hunting and hiking. [6] He is married to Shannon. They have two daughters. [2]