This week, the department says thank you to two dedicated individuals as they retire from the department and move onto other organizations.
Assistant Chief Bryan Chapman is retiring after 24 years with Phoenix Police and has been selected to be the next Chief of Police for the City of Chandler.
"Phoenix PD has been my home for the last 24 years and I will be forever grateful for the memories, the relationships, and the opportunities to serve in this great organization," shared Chapman.
Chapman has held assignments in Central City and Mountain View Precincts, Violent Crimes Bureau, Family Investigations Bureau, Downtown Operations Unit and the Training Bureau. He was promoted to Assistant Chief in 2021 and assigned to the Organizational & Development Division.
Assistant Director Jesse Cooper is retiring from the department after a 29-year career. Director Cooper started his career as a communications operator and worked his way up the chain to being promoted to police administrator over the Communications Bureau in 2015.
“This has been a special place for me to spend my career and I am honored to have been a part of the efforts and initiatives that have hopefully made a lasting difference for public safety,” said Cooper. “I have worked with so many diverse individuals over the years and my success would not have been possible without your partnership and support from your organization.”
He has taken a position with National Telecommunications and Information Administration/FirstNet to work on future innovation and technology efforts.
Congratulations to Chief Chapman and Director Cooper on your retirements! Thank you for your many years of service to Phoenix and good luck with the new positions!
