US Capitol Police select next chief to be sworn in this month

U S Capitol Police has named Michael Sullivan as its next chief the department communicated Wednesday Related stories US Capitol Police names interim police chief following Manger s retirement I have seen policing evolve US Capitol Police chief retires after nearly years in law enforcement Capitol Police Chief Tom Manger says he ll retire in May Sean Gallagher is at present serving as the acting chief until Sullivan who greater part not long ago served as interim chief of the Phoenix Police Department is sworn in on June Capitol police moved expeditiously to find a permanent replacement for former chief Tom Manger who retired in May after taking over the department in in the wake of the Jan Capitol insurrection Before serving as the chief in Phoenix for the past three years Sullivan was a deputy commissioner for the Baltimore Police Department He also served as deputy chief of the Louisville Metro Police Department in Kentucky Throughout his years in law enforcement he has focused on increasing transparency improving departmental efficiency and fostering strong relationships between officers elected leaders and the group U S Capitol Police noted in a release announcing the decision The Board is confident in Chief Sullivan s experience leadership and approach in protecting the Congress as an institution to ensure the legislative process is unimpeded The Congressional Public is fortunate to have a seasoned professional who will lead with integrity ensure accountability and draw on his experience in providing a safe and secure atmosphere for Members of Congress staff and visitors the department added According to Capitol police Sullivan spearheaded major police reforms and operation improvements in Phoenix that led to strategy changes and enhanced region engagement He also played a key role in guiding Phoenix police through a Department of Justice study ensuring necessary reforms were made Capitol police explained Sullivan was also responsible for updating use-of-force policies in Phoenix making sure officers received additional training In the Police Executive Research Forum gave Sullivan the Gary P Hayes Award which recognizes promising leaders in policing He serves on the International Association of Chiefs of Police s Human and Civil Rights Committee During his time in Baltimore Sullivan oversaw the Operations and Compliance bureaus As chief of the U S Capitol Police Sullivan will implement a strategic approach to optimize the Department s guidance and staffing ensuring the USCP continues to uphold its mission with the utmost professionalism the department reported Source