​As we remember the life of Commander Gregory Carnicle, we take a look back at his contributions to the Phoenix Police Department.
Commander Carnicle joined Phoenix Police on June 26, 1989 at the age of 25. He worked as a patrol officer in the Maryvale and South Mountain Precinct before promoting to the rank of Sergeant in 1995.
As a Sergeant, Carnicle led patrol squads in the Mountain View Precinct. Carnicle went on to work several specialty units as a Sergeant, including the Downtown Operations Unit, Community Relations Bureau, and Property Crimes Bureau.
In 2004, Carnicle promoted to the rank of Lieutenant. He was assigned to patrol in the Central City and Cactus Park Precinct. In 2006, Carnicle was assigned to the Tactical Support Bureau, including the Canine and Special Assignment Unit. After 6 years with the Tactical Support Bureau, in 2012, he went to work in the Professional Standards and Laboratory Services Bureau.
In 2015, Carnicle was promoted to Commander, assigned to the Desert Horizon Precinct and then the Property Management Bureau. In June 2019, he returned to patrol as the Night Patrol Operations Commander.
On March 29, 2020,
Commander Carnicle was killed in a domestic fight call for service. He was 56 years old with 31 years of service to the force. He planned to retire this coming October.
Watch this video with Chief Jeri Williams and Sergeant Mercedes Fortune about working with Commander Carnicle.
If you would like to help the Carnicle family, visit the
Phoenix Police Foundation's website.
