David Roddy
David Roddy | |
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Chief of the Chattanooga Police Department | |
In office August 22, 2017 – July 30, 2021 | |
Appointed by | Andy Berke |
Preceded by | Fred Fletcher |
Personal details | |
Born | Chattanooga, Tennessee, US |
Children | 2 |
Alma mater | Middle Tennessee State University |
David Roddy is an American retired police officer who served as chief of the Chattanooga Police Department.
Early life and education[]
Roddy was born and raised in Chattanooga, Tennessee.[1] He graduated from Tyler High School. Roddy completed a B.S. at Middle Tennessee State University.[2]
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.[3]
Chief Fred Fletcher selected Roddy as chief of staff in 2014.[3] Roddy served as acting chief when Fletcher was out of the office on personal leave.[4]
Roddy was nominated as chief of the CPD by mayor Andy Berke and confirmed by the Chattanooga City Council on August 22, 2017.[5] 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.[6]
Roddy's tweet on May 27, 2020, condemning the murder of George Floyd brought praise and scrutiny.[7][8][9] On May 30, he visited with peaceful protesters in downtown Chattanooga to answer their questions or concerns.[10]
Roddy retired on July 30, 2021.[11]
Personal life[]
He is an outdoorsman and enjoys hunting and hiking.[6] He is married to Shannon. They have two daughters.[2]
References[]
- ^ "Mayor Berke to announce his selection for Chattanooga Police Chief Friday". WTVC. August 3, 2017. Retrieved June 1, 2020.
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: CS1 maint: url-status (link) - ^ a b "Administration". chattanooga.gov. Retrieved December 21, 2021.
- ^ a b Gienapp, Emmett (August 4, 2017). "Mayor names acting Chief David Roddy to lead Chattanooga Police Department". Chattanooga Times Free Press. Retrieved June 1, 2020.
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: 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 June 1, 2020.
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: CS1 maint: url-status (link) - ^ "David Roddy officially confirmed as Chattanooga Police Chief". WTVC. August 22, 2017. Retrieved June 1, 2020.
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: 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 June 1, 2020.
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: CS1 maint: url-status (link) - ^ Raucoules, Gregory (May 29, 2020). "Tennessee police chief's tweet condemning police brutality goes viral". Fox 8. Retrieved June 1, 2020.
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: 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 June 1, 2020.
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: CS1 maint: url-status (link) - ^ Parker, Collins (May 27, 2020). "Chief Roddy takes strong stand against Minnesota police officers". WDEF. Retrieved June 1, 2020.
- ^ Cooper, Eryn (May 30, 2020). "'He appreciated us for standing up for what we believe in': Chief Roddy visits protesters". WTVC. Retrieved June 1, 2020.
- ^ "Chattanooga Police Chief David Roddy to retire, nationwide search underway for replacement". WTVC. June 7, 2021.
- American municipal police chiefs
- People from Chattanooga, Tennessee
- Living people
- 20th-century births
- Middle Tennessee State University alumni