BPD Commissioner Announced As Phoenix Police Department's Interim Chief Of Police

A Baltimore Deputy Police Commissioner has been selected to serve as the new interim chief of the Phoenix Police Department, authorities say.

Michael Sullivan will begin with the Phoenix Police Department on Sept. 12, 2022
Photo Credit: *Baltimore Police Department*

Annie DeVoe

08/01/2022 5:19 p.m.

Michael Sullivan will start the 1-2 year assignment with the Phoenix Police Department on Sept. 12 while Phoenix conducts a nationwide search for a permanent police chief, according to Phoenix City Manager Jeff Barton.

“Sullivan brings 27 years of law enforcement experience to the table, and he has led police reform efforts for major cities. His experience working in collaboration with communities, the DOJ, federal court and more gives me confidence he has the experience necessary to step into the interim Phoenix Police Chief role during this important time", said Barton.

Sullivan is a 27 year veteran, beginning his career in Louisville, Kentucky, before being recruited by the Baltimore Police Department in 2019. He has been in command of the Baltimore Police Department's compliance bureau since June 2021.

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