David Roddy

David Roddy is a police officer serving as chief of the Chattanooga Police Department.

David Roddy
Chief of the Chattanooga Police Department
Assumed office
August 22, 2017
Appointed byAndy Berke
Preceded byFred Fletcher
Personal details
BornChattanooga, Tennessee, US

Career

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.[1]

Chief Fred Fletcher selected Roddy as chief of staff in 2014.[1] Roddy served as acting chief when Fletcher was out of the office on personal leave.[2]

Roddy was nominated as chief of the CPD by mayor Andy Berke and confirmed by the Chattanooga City Council on August 22, 2017.[3] 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.[4]

Roddy's tweet on May 27, 2020 condemning the killing of George Floyd brought praise and scrutiny.[5][6][7] On May 30, he visited with peaceful protesters in downtown Chattanooga to answer their questions or concerns.[8]

Personal life

Roddy was born and raised in Chattanooga, Tennessee.[9] He is an outdoorsman and enjoys hunting and hiking.[4]

References
  1. Gienapp, Emmett (August 4, 2017). "Mayor names acting Chief David Roddy to lead Chattanooga Police Department". Chattanooga Times Free Press. Retrieved 2020-06-01.
  2. Heron, Michelle (July 4, 2017). "David Roddy serving as Acting Chief of Police for CPD is standard procedure". WRCBtv. Retrieved 2020-06-01.
  3. "David Roddy officially confirmed as Chattanooga Police Chief". WTVC. August 22, 2017. Retrieved 2020-06-01.
  4. Hughes, Rosana (December 23, 2018). "Chattanooga police Chief David Roddy's first year marked by growth, continuity". Chattanooga Times Free Press. Retrieved 2020-06-01.
  5. Raucoules, Gregory (May 29, 2020). "Tennessee police chief's tweet condemning police brutality goes viral". Fox 8. Retrieved 2020-06-01.
  6. "Chattanooga police chief on George Floyd death: Officers who 'don't see an issue' should quit". WBIR. May 31, 2020. Retrieved 2020-06-01.
  7. Parker, Collins (2020-05-27). "Chief Roddy takes strong stand against Minnesota police officers". WDEF. Retrieved 2020-06-01.
  8. Cooper, Eryn (2020-05-30). "'He appreciated us for standing up for what we believe in': Chief Roddy visits protesters". WTVC. Retrieved 2020-06-01.
  9. "Mayor Berke to announce his selection for Chattanooga Police Chief Friday". WTVC. August 3, 2017. Retrieved 2020-06-01.
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