David Roddy (law enforcement) explained
David Roddy is an American retired police officer who was chief of the Chattanooga Police Department.
Early life and education
Roddy was born and raised in Chattanooga, Tennessee.[1] He graduated from Tyner High School. Roddy completed a B.S. at Middle Tennessee State University.[2]
Career
Roddy began his career at the Chattanooga Police Department (CPD) 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. 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. He is married to Shannon. They have two daughters.[2]
Notes and References
- Web site: August 3, 2017. Mayor Berke to announce his selection for Chattanooga Police Chief Friday. live. https://web.archive.org/web/20170806112631/http://newschannel9.com:80/news/local/mayor-berke-to-announce-his-selection-for-chattanooga-police-chief-friday . August 6, 2017 . 2020-06-01. WTVC.
- Web site: Administration. 2021-12-21. chattanooga.gov.
- Web site: Mayor names acting Chief David Roddy to lead Chattanooga Police Department. Gienapp. Emmett. August 4, 2017. Chattanooga Times Free Press. live. https://web.archive.org/web/20170804182402/http://www.timesfreepress.com/news/breakingnews/story/2017/aug/04/berke-announce-new-police-chief/441945/ . August 4, 2017 . 2020-06-01.
- Web site: David Roddy serving as Acting Chief of Police for CPD is standard procedure. Heron. Michelle. July 4, 2017. WRCBtv. en. live. https://web.archive.org/web/20170704134718/http://www.wrcbtv.com/story/35807775/david-roddy-to-serve-as-acting-chief-of-police-for-chattanooga . July 4, 2017 . 2020-06-01.
- Web site: David Roddy officially confirmed as Chattanooga Police Chief. August 22, 2017. WTVC. 2020-06-01.
- Web site: Chattanooga police Chief David Roddy's first year marked by growth, continuity. Hughes. Rosana. December 23, 2018. Chattanooga Times Free Press. live. https://web.archive.org/web/20181223053200/https://www.timesfreepress.com/news/local/story/2018/dec/23/chattanoogpolice-chief-david-roddys-first-yea/485425/ . December 23, 2018 . 2020-06-01.
- Web site: Tennessee police chief's tweet condemning police brutality goes viral. Raucoules. Gregory. May 29, 2020. Fox 8. en-US. live. https://web.archive.org/web/20201127235010/https://myfox8.com/news/tennessee-police-chiefs-tweet-condemning-police-brutality-goes-viral/ . November 27, 2020 . 2020-06-01.
- Web site: Chattanooga police chief on George Floyd death: Officers who 'don't see an issue' should quit. May 31, 2020. WBIR. en-US. 2020-06-01.
- Web site: Chief Roddy takes strong stand against Minnesota police officers. Parker. Collins. 2020-05-27. WDEF. en-US. 2020-06-01.
- Web site: 'He appreciated us for standing up for what we believe in': Chief Roddy visits protesters. Cooper. Eryn. 2020-05-30. WTVC. 2020-06-01.
- News: June 7, 2021. Chattanooga Police Chief David Roddy to retire, nationwide search underway for replacement. WTVC.
