Carrollton police chief David James will retire after 15 years

by PegNews wire

CARROLLTON — After a long and distinguished career of service, City of Carrollton Police Chief David James has announced plans to retire, effective January 15, 2010. Chief James said, “It has been a privilege and an honor to serve as Carrollton’s Chief of Police for over 15 years.” During his tenure, the police department adopted an operational philosophy, Community Resolution Oriented Policing, implemented through Self-Directed Work Teams and Servant-Leadership.

Chief James has over 36 years experience in municipal law enforcement service, executive management experience with other municipal services and working with city management. Prior to his appointment in Carrollton, Chief James retired from the Dallas Police Department after 21 years of service. The Carrollton Police Department serves a resident population of approximately 121,000. Present authorized strength for the department is 163 sworn officers and 80 non-sworn personnel.

Since 1977, Chief James has been actively involved in law enforcement training, particularly leadership and management issues. Presently he is an advisory board vice-chair for the Institute for Law Enforcement Administration where he has served as an adjunct faculty member for 23 years. In 2001, Texas Governor Rick Perry appointed him as a Commissioner for the Texas Commission on Law Enforcement Standards and Education. Chief James is a past president of the North Texas Police Chiefs Association and is immediate past president of the Texas Police Chiefs Association. From 2004 to 2008, he chaired a committee for the TPCA to establish a statewide accreditation/recognition program for all municipal police agencies.

City Manager Leonard Martin said, “I have worked directly with several police chiefs during my career and many others indirectly. David James is by far the best police chief I have had the pleasure of working with or knowing. His no-nonsense approach to leading a department, strong emphasis on professionalism and discipline, and futuristic vision of what law enforcement can, should, and will become is invaluable. I know that his peers hold him in the very highest regard and look to him for leadership. I congratulate David on a stellar career in law enforcement.”

Chief James commented, “The City of Carrollton is served by a respected and competent police department. It is my hope that the agency will continue to mature and build upon its philosophy of genuine customer service and resolution building to address the challenges of an inner ring urban environment. The future should reveal a vibrant, adaptable, and professional business model that will continue to serve the citizens of Carrollton.”

Source: City of Carrollton