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The City of Mesa announced today they will be hosting a community meet-and-greet for the public to meet the five police chief candidates later this month. The meeting is one of four planned sessions as part of the recruitment process announced in December to allow a broad range of interested individuals and parties the opportunity to interact with the candidates.
"This meeting is an important part of the selection process." City Manager Chris Brady said. "It provides a forum for our residents, business owners, and others to get to know these individuals on a more personal basis in an informal setting. The feedback collected will be relevant as we move forward."
The meet-and-greet will be held on Jan. 21, from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. at the Mesa Convention Center's Palo Verde Ballroom located in Building B at 263 N. Center St.
The candidates for the police chief position are:
Assistant Chief Michael Denney (Mesa PD): AC Denney has a Juris Doctorate from Arizona State University and a Bachelor of Arts from Ottawa University. He has been a member of the Mesa Police Department since November 2007 serving as an Assistant Chief and Commander. Before coming to Mesa PD, AC Denney worked for the Arizona Law Enforcement Academy, Maricopa County Attorney's Office, Arizona Department of Corrections, Arizona Department of Public Safety and Cochise County Sheriff's Department.
Assistant Chief Michael Dvorak (Mesa PD): AC Dvorak has a Masters of Educational Leadership from Northern Arizona University and a Bachelor of Science from Arizona State University. He has been a member of the Mesa Police Department since 1988 serving in the following positions: Assistant Chief/Support Services, Commander (Metro, Human Resources, Dobson Patrol Division), Lieutenant, Sergeant and Officer.
Assistant Chief Blake McClelland (Phoenix PD): AC McClelland has a Doctor of Philosophy from Arizona State University, a Master of Public Administration from ASU and a Bachelor of Science from ASU. He has been a member of the Phoenix Police Department since 1982 serving in the following positions: Assistant Chief/Professional Standards Division, Assistant Chief/Patrol Operations, Commander, Lieutenant, Sergeant and Officer.
Assistant Chief John Meza (Mesa PD): AC Meza has a Masters of Education from Northern Arizona University and a Bachelor of Science from the University of Phoenix. He has been a member of the Mesa Police Department since 1986 serving in the following positions: Assistant Chief/Chief of Operations, Commander (Superstition and Central Division), Lieutenant, Sergeant, Detective and Officer.
Commander Frank Milstead (Phoenix PD): Commander Milstead has a Bachelor of Science from the University of Phoenix. He has been a member of the Phoenix Police Department since 1985 serving in the following positions: Homeland Defense Bureau Commander, Commander, Lieutenant, Sergeant and Officer.
Contact: Steven Wright
Public Information and Communications Director
480-644-2069
