Midland taps Greg Snow as new Chief of Police
Snow has worked with the Midland Police Department for more than 25-years in various roles, including: patrol officer, field training officer, detective in property and white-collar crimes, and leadership positions including patrol sergeant, lieutenant in the Professional Standards Division, and most recently, Deputy Chief of the Investigative Services Bureau. He was recognized as Supervisor of the Year in both 2012 and 2015.
'Greg is celebrated for his collaborative approach, valuing input from all levels of the department and the community. He prioritizes open communication as a key component of effective leadership and is dedicated to making well-informed decisions. In response to current staffing challenges, Greg aims to optimize enforcement strategies by focusing on high-priority areas and utilizing data-driven methods for resource allocation. To enhance community trust and engagement, Greg and his team are developing programs designed to increase police visibility and launch campaigns targeting dangerous driving. Maintaining a collaborative culture within the department remains a top priority, with a focus on fostering open communication and teamwork across all ranks,' the City said of Snow's vision and future goals.
Midland Police Department chiefs going back to 1941:
L.P. McCasland, April 6-Sept. 1, 1941
L.H. Tyson, Oct. 31, 1942-Jan. 29, 1943
Jack Ellington, Jan. 29, 1943-June 15, 1951
C.R. 'Rube' Hemingway, June 16, 1951-April 25, 1952
Harold S. Wallace, May 22, 1952-May 31, 1976
Wayne Gideon, May 31, 1976-June 30, 1986
Richard Czech, Dec. 1, 1986-Nov. 30, 1997
John Urby, Dec. 1, 1997-April 30, 2007
Price Robinson, Dec. 15, 2008-Aug. 31, 2017
Steve Henry, Jan. 1, 2018-April 20, 2018
Seth Herman, Dec. 14, 2018-May 21, 2024
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