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DENTONJessica Rogers • (940) 349-7531 • Jessica.Rogers@cityofdenton.com
City of Denton Announces Finalists for Police Chief
Interviews Scheduled for Aug. 30-
DENTON, TX,Aug. 20, 2018—City Manager Todd Hileman announces the following six
finalists for the position of Police Chief:
Frank Dixon, Assistant Police Chief, Austin, TX
Pat Gallagher, Deputy Police Chief, Virginia Beach, VA
Kevin Kolbye, Assistant Police Chief, Arlington, TX
Christy Martinez, Assistant Police Chief, Grand Prairie, TX
Floyd Mitchell, Police Chief, Temple, TX
Cleveland Spruill, Sr., Police Chief, Huntersville,NC
"Public safety is an integral part of the services we provide as a City and is important to the
Denton community," said Hileman. "All of the finalists have a diverse set of experiences and
strong leadership qualities that will assist the Denton Police Department as they continue to serve
and protect our residents."
The City of Denton started the selection process in June by working with executive recruitment
firm Ralph Andersen &Associates to launch a nationwide search for candidates. A total of I I I
applicants responded. The City Manager worked with Ralph Andersen&Associates and selected
finalists based on candidate applications, resumes, and supplemental materials. Screening
interviews were also held prior to the selection of the finalists. The City will conduct interviews
on Aug. 30 and 31, which will include a series of interviews with City management, Police
Department staff, and community stakeholders.
As part of the selection process, the City will host a community reception for members of the
public to meet the candidates. The reception will be held at the Public Safety Training Center,
719 E. Hickory St., Thursday, Aug. 30 from 7 to 8:30 p.m. All community members are
welcome to attend.
Contact: Carla Romine, (940) 349-8344, Carla.Romine@cityofdenton.com
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Candidate Bio Summaries
Assistant Chief Frank Dixon, Austin Police Department: Assistant Chief Dixon has served
with the Austin Police Department for 23 years. He currently leads the Department's South
Patrol Bureau, Austin-Bergstrom International Airport, and the Special Operations Division,
which includes the SWAT team, Bomb Squad, Air Support Unit, and K-9 Unit. Prior to being
appointed Assistant Chief, Dixon was a lieutenant in the Internal Affairs Division, and has
previously served as a lieutenant in the Organized Crime Division and the Region 3 Patrol
Services Division. He has also served in other various roles, including uniformed patrol, Street
Response,Narcotics, Gang Unit/Major Crimes Task Force, Homicide Detective, Patrol K-9,
SWAT Sergeant, and Counter-Assault Strike Team. Dixon holds a Bachelor of Science in
criminal justice from Lamar University and is a graduate of the Senior Management Institute for
Police by the Police Executive Research Forum, APD's Leadership Command College, and the
West Point Leadership Course.
Deputy Chief Pat Gallagher,Virginia Beach Police Department: Deputy Chief Gallagher has
served with the Virginia Beach Police Department for 28 years. He is currently the Division
Commander of the Investigative Division, which includes the Detective Bureau, Special
Investigations, and Forensic Services. He has previously served as a sergeant, lieutenant, and
captain, where he commanded the 2nd and 4ch Precincts with Virginia Beach PD. His previous
assignments include Criminal Investigations, Special Operations (Mounted Patrol), and CALEA
Accreditation Manager. Prior to his career in law enforcement, Gallagher was a member of the
U.S. Army's Military Police Corps. Gallagher holds a Bachelor of Science in criminal justice
and a Master of Public Administration from Old Dominion University. He is also a graduate of
the F.B.I. National Academy, Senior Management Institute for Police, and Police Executive
Leadership Institute, and holds several law enforcement certifications.
Assistant Chief Kevin Kolbye,Arlington Police Department: Assistant Chief Kolbye has
worked in law enforcement since 1983, and currently serves as the Field Operations Bureau
Commander for Arlington PD, overseeing patrol operations and criminal investigations. Kolbye
began his law enforcement career with Dallas Police Department, working in patrol and SWAT.
He then joined the FBI where he investigated major criminal cases in Portland, OR and Los
Angeles, CA, worked as an undercover narcotics investigator, and was a member of the FBI
SWAT team. While at the FBI, Kolbye served as Chief of the Latin American Unit at the
National Drug Intelligence Center, led the organized crime and drug unit in El Paso, and served
as a member of the Criminal Investigative Division at FBI headquarters. In 2007, Kolbye was
appointed Assistant Special Agent in Charge in Dallas, where he oversaw the Criminal Branch
and the National Security Branch. He also served as On-Scene Commander in Afghanistan for
all investigation and intelligence operations during Operation Enduring Freedom. He holds a
bachelor's degree in accounting from Texas Tech University and a master's degree in criminal
justice from Tarleton State University. He also attended the FBI's Executive Development
Institute, the Northwestern University Kellogg School of Management, and the Senior
Management Institute for Police.
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Assistant Chief Christy Martinez, Grand Prairie Police Department: As an Assistant Chief
with Grand Prairie PD, Martinez has led the Special Operations and Field Operations Bureaus.
Her previous assignments with GPPD include patrol, property crimes investigations, child and
sex crimes investigations,patrol sergeant, field training sergeant,property/financial crimes
sergeant, and liaison on the Secret Service Task Force and Intellectual Property Crimes Task
Force. Martinez began her law enforcement career with the Tarrant County Sheriff's Office
where she served as a detention officer and communications specialist. She holds a bachelor's
degree in criminal justice and criminology from the University of Texas at Arlington and is
currently pursuing a Master of Public Administration from Tarleton State University. She is a
graduate of the School of Police Supervision, FBI Command College, and FBI Law Enforcement
Executive Development Association Command and Executive Courses.
Chief Floyd Mitchell, Temple Police Department: Chief Mitchell was appointed Chief of
Police for the Temple Police Department in September 2015. Prior to this appointment, Mitchell
served more than 25 years with the Kansas City(Missouri)Police Department, where he held
numerous ranks including sergeant, captain, and major(division commander). His assignments
included patrol, undercover narcotics, internal affairs, recruiting and background, and the public
information office. Mitchell has also served as the administrative aid to the Chief of Police,
Assistant Division Commander at the East and Metro Patrol Division Stations, Commander of
Tactical Response, Value Based Initiative Grant Administrator, Homicide Commander, and
Division Commander of Metro Patrol Station. Prior to his law enforcement career, Mitchell
served four years in the U.S. Air Force. He holds a master's degree in business administration
from Baker University and is a graduate of the FBI National Academy, the Police Executive
Research Forum Senior Management Institute for Policing, and the U.S. Army and General Staff
College Organizational Leadership for Executives Course.
Chief Cleveland Spruill, Huntersville Police Department: Chief Spruill was appointed Chief
of the Huntersville,North Carolina Police Department in May 2014 and has held positions in law
enforcement for more than 31 years. Prior to this appointment, Spruill served on the Alexandria
Police Department for nearly 27 years,which included 17 years of command-level experience
with assignments in each of the major bureaus. His final assignment with Alexandria PD was as
Executive Deputy Chief where he managed more than 320 sworn personnel and 105 civilian
employees and served a population of more than 150,000. Prior to his law enforcement career,
Spruill served in the U.S. Army, assigned to the 3rd U.S. Infantry Battalion at Ft. Meyer, VA.
Spruill holds a bachelor's and master's degree in business management from Johns Hopkins
University, is a graduate of the FBI National Academy, and is attending the Police Executive
Research Forum Senior Management Institute for Police.
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