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Matt Giordano Named Chief of the Phoenix Police Department

​Phoenix Was Accepting Applications for the Position of Police Chief​

The City of Phoenix underwent a multi-month process to find a highly qualified applicant to be its next Police Chief. Applicants were committed to professional, ethical, and accountable policing, and have extensive experience implementing contemporary policing principles and professional best practices.

The person chosen for this position must be able to inspire the confidence and trust of the City’s diverse communities and the department’s staff of more than 1,300 professional staff and 2,500 police officers, which is anticipated to grow to 3,125 sworn positions as authorized by the budget. 

The successful candidate will be able to form and lead strong, effective teams; develop efficient administrative processes that support the organization’s mission; grow and strengthen the agency; delegate responsibility; solve problems quickly; communicate clearly; and be committed to continuous organizational improvement — all while never losing sight of the ultimate goal: to deliver exceptional police service; to work collaboratively with our community and our employees as a unified team to foster the highest level of trust and safety; and to value, support, and invest in our employees.​

Application Process 

The application process is now closed.

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Recruitment Timeline​​

  • December 2024: City of Phoenix retained executive search firm, Police Executive Research Forum to conduct a national search for the next Phoenix Police Chief.
  • December 2024: Community member listening sessions were held to gather input from business and community leaders, neighborhood groups, and other key stakeholders on what they think are important characteristics of the new Phoenix Police Chief. 
  • April 11, 2025: National recruitment reposted.* 
  • *Initial national recruitment did not result in the selection of a candidate
  • May 1, 2025: Community surveys reopen.
                                    Versión en español.            
  • May 5, 2025: Applications close.
  • May 2025: Candidate presentation meeting.
  • Early June 2025: First round interviews.
  • June 11, 2025: Finalists announced. 
  • June 16, 2025: Candidate Forum open to the public beginning at 5 p.m.
    • Watch live at YouTube.com/CityofPhoenixAZ or via Webex.
    • Telephone only: Dial 602-666-0783, enter the Meeting ID # 2551 070 9063, press # again when prompted for attendee ID
    • For Spanish, dial 602-666-0783, enter the Meeting ID # 2550 138 7811, press # again when prompted for attendee ID
  • Week of June 16, 2025: Finalist interviews.
  • July 8, 2025: Matt Giordano Named Chief of the Phoenix Police Department.  

 

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