"As Chairman of the Public Safety and Justice Subcommittee, I want to congratulate Matt Giordano for being selected as Police Chief for the Phoenix Police Department.
Without a doubt I know he will, with his extensive involvement in the community, serve the citizens of Phoenix and the women and men of the Phoenix Police Department well.
I believe that being an exceptional communicator is the most important skill in law enforcement. Matt Giordano has made many stops throughout his career, working with nearly every community in Phoenix, and has done a great job at each stop interacting within that diversity of neighborhoods.
It’s no secret I have been vocal about the department's need to be transparent with the community, especially when it comes to high-profile events, and I have faith that Matt Giordano will exceed my expectations.
With more than six and a half years as Executive Director of the Arizona Peace Officer Standards and training Board (AZPOST), he is no stranger to making tough, ethical decisions.
One of his many accomplishments includes the overhauling of the basic training curriculum for police across the state of Arizona, ultimately improving the standards of policing.
I commend City staff for their diligence and patience in selecting the next Phoenix Police Chief. I look forward to the positive impact Matt will have on this department and City in keeping our residents safe, while continuing to hold Phoenix Police to the highest standards."
Media Contact: Adam Waltz, 602.781.1334, adam.waltz@phoenix.gov
