\u201cIt\u2019s a privilege to lead the Phoenix Police Department at such a pivotal time,\u201d Giordano said in an announcement<\/a>.<\/p>\n Matt Giordano shares his goals as new Phoenix police chief<\/p>\n An official swearing-in ceremony will take place later this month.<\/p>\n \u201cI am committed to building trust with our community, supporting our officers and ensuring we deliver effective, accountable and compassionate policing,\u201d Giordano said.<\/p>\n Giordano retired from the Phoenix PD as a commander in 2017 and later became executive director of the Arizona Peace Officer Standards and Training Board (AZPOST).<\/p>\n He was one of three finalists for the chief alongside Prince George\u2019s County (Maryland) Police Chief Malik Aziz and former DeKalb County (Georgia) Police Chief Mirtha V. Ramos. <\/p>\n \u201cHaving served here for more than two decades, I know the challenges we face \u2014 but I also know the dedication and talent within this department,\u201d Giordano said. \u201cTogether, we will strengthen public safety for everyone in Phoenix.\u201d<\/p>\n The department has lacked permanent leadership since former Phoenix Police Chief Jeri Williams announced her retirement in 2022. Michael Sullivan then stepped in as interim police chief<\/a>.<\/p>\n However, Sullivan stepped down from that role<\/a> in April, dropping his candidacy for the permanent position. This caused the city of Phoenix to restart its search, which ultimately led to Giordano taking on the role.<\/p>\n Why is this a \u2018pivotal time\u2019 for the Phoenix Police Department?<\/p>\n The Phoenix Police Department has seen major changes recently. Along with welcoming a new police chief, it\u2019s in the process of moving into a new 27-story headquarters at 100 West Washington Street in downtown Phoenix.<\/p>\n The department\u2019s communications bureau, which is responsible for answering 911 calls and dispatch operations, was the first to make the move<\/a>.<\/p>\n Another big shift: The Department of Justice (DOJ) dropped its investigation<\/a> into the department\u2019s alleged pattern of human rights violations in May.<\/p>\n It was a major relief for city officials, many of whom voiced concern about the ramifications of a report from President Joe Biden\u2019s DOJ that found a pattern of human rights violations<\/a> from officers with Phoenix PD.<\/p>\n We want to hear from you.<\/p>\n Have a story idea or tip? Pass it along to the KTAR News team here<\/a>.<\/p>\n
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