David Roddy (law enforcement)
David Roddy | |
|---|---|
| Chief of the Chattanooga Police Department | |
| Assumed office August 22, 2017 | |
| Appointed by | Andy Berke |
| Preceded by | Fred Fletcher |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Chattanooga, Tennessee, US |
David Roddy is a police officer serving as chief of the Chattanooga Police Department.
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 death 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
- ^ a b Gienapp, Emmett (August 4, 2017). "Mayor names acting Chief David Roddy to lead Chattanooga Police Department". Chattanooga Times Free Press. Retrieved 2020-06-01.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link) - ^ Heron, Michelle (July 4, 2017). "David Roddy serving as Acting Chief of Police for CPD is standard procedure". WRCBtv. Retrieved 2020-06-01.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link) - ^ "David Roddy officially confirmed as Chattanooga Police Chief". WTVC. August 22, 2017. Retrieved 2020-06-01.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link) - ^ a b 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.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link) - ^ Raucoules, Gregory (May 29, 2020). "Tennessee police chief's tweet condemning police brutality goes viral". Fox 8. Retrieved 2020-06-01.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link) - ^ "Chattanooga police chief on George Floyd death: Officers who 'don't see an issue' should quit". WBIR. May 31, 2020. Retrieved 2020-06-01.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link) - ^ Parker, Collins (2020-05-27). "Chief Roddy takes strong stand against Minnesota police officers". WDEF. Retrieved 2020-06-01.
- ^ 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.
- ^ "Mayor Berke to announce his selection for Chattanooga Police Chief Friday". WTVC. August 3, 2017. Retrieved 2020-06-01.
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