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| https://rubengallego.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/rep-ruben-gallego-congratulates-new-phoenix-police-chief-jeri-williams | Rep. Ruben Gallego Congratulates New Phoenix Police Chief Jeri Williams | 2016-07-14 | 2016 | 2016-07 | Democrat | House | AZ | Ruben Gallego | G000574 | rubengallego.house.gov | legacy | Phoenix, AZ Today, the City of Phoenix announced that Jeri Williams will become the new Phoenix Police Chief, effective October 2016. Jeri Williams spent 22 years with the Phoenix Police Department prior to becoming Police Chief of Oxnard, California where she has focused on community-based policing. In her current position, she oversaw the implementation of police body cameras and training on use of force and technology topics for more than 300 California law enforcement agencies. Williams will become the City of Phoenixs first female police chief, and second African-American police chief. Rep. Ruben Gallego issued the following statement: I want to congratulate Jeri Williams on her new position as Police Chief and welcome her back to Phoenix. I am confident that Ms. Williams vast experience and commitment to good police work with a community-based focus will be an asset to our city. Under her leadership, I believe we will make significant strides towards building greater trust between the police and our communities. ### | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z |