David Roddy (law enforcement)

David Roddy is an American retired police officer who served as chief of the Chattanooga Police Department.

For the basketball player, see David Roddy.

David Roddy
Chief of the Chattanooga Police Department
In office
August 22, 2017 – July 30, 2021
Appointed byAndy Berke
Preceded byFred Fletcher
Personal details
BornChattanooga, Tennessee, US
Children2
Alma materMiddle Tennessee State University

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
  1. "Mayor Berke to announce his selection for Chattanooga Police Chief Friday". WTVC. August 3, 2017. Archived from the original on August 6, 2017. Retrieved June 1, 2020.
  2. "Administration". chattanooga.gov. Retrieved December 21, 2021.
  3. Gienapp, Emmett (August 4, 2017). "Mayor names acting Chief David Roddy to lead Chattanooga Police Department". Chattanooga Times Free Press. Archived from the original on August 4, 2017. Retrieved June 1, 2020.
  4. Heron, Michelle (July 4, 2017). "David Roddy serving as Acting Chief of Police for CPD is standard procedure". WRCBtv. Archived from the original on July 4, 2017. Retrieved June 1, 2020.
  5. "David Roddy officially confirmed as Chattanooga Police Chief". WTVC. August 22, 2017. Retrieved June 1, 2020.
  6. Hughes, Rosana (December 23, 2018). "Chattanooga police Chief David Roddy's first year marked by growth, continuity". Chattanooga Times Free Press. Archived from the original on December 23, 2018. Retrieved June 1, 2020.
  7. Raucoules, Gregory (May 29, 2020). "Tennessee police chief's tweet condemning police brutality goes viral". Fox 8. Archived from the original on November 27, 2020. Retrieved June 1, 2020.
  8. "Chattanooga police chief on George Floyd death: Officers who 'don't see an issue' should quit". WBIR. May 31, 2020. Retrieved June 1, 2020.
  9. Parker, Collins (May 27, 2020). "Chief Roddy takes strong stand against Minnesota police officers". WDEF. Retrieved June 1, 2020.
  10. 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.
  11. "Chattanooga Police Chief David Roddy to retire, nationwide search underway for replacement". WTVC. June 7, 2021.
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