Price brings more than 30 years of experience in law enforcement to his new role
VANCOUVER – City Manager Lon Pluckhahn announced Tuesday (Nov. 27) the appointment of Troy Price as Vancouver’s next Police Chief.
“Vancouver needs a chief who understands the drivers behind the growing demand for police services and the evolution of the profession,” said City Manager Lon Pluckhahn. “With his extensive experience in policing, I am confident that as Chief he will lead our police department with integrity, innovation, and a deep commitment to the safety and well-being of our community.”
Price brings more than 30 years of experience in law enforcement to his new role. Price joined VPD in 1997 as a lateral-entry officer and has moved up through the ranks. He has served as a Patrol Officer, Street Crimes Detective, Property Crimes Detective, Joint Terrorist Task Force Agent, Sergeant, Lieutenant, Assistant Chief, and Deputy Chief. He currently serves as Vancouver’s Interim Police Chief.
“Vancouver has been my home for 27 years, and it is an honor to serve my community as their next Chief of Police,” said Chief Price. “I’m humbled by this opportunity and look forward to making Vancouver the safest urban city in the state of Washington.”
Price will take on the role of chief on Dec. 9. Information regarding Price’s formal swearing-in ceremony will follow later.
Bio for Chief Price
Chief Price most recently served as an Interim Chief of Police. With 30+ years of law enforcement experience, Price has also held the following roles:
1997- present – City of Vancouver, Vancouver, Washington
- Deputy Chief of Police (2023 – 2024)
- Assistant Chief of Police (2019 – 2023)
- Lieutenant (2014-2019)
- Sergeant (2007-2014)
- Detective (2000-2007)
- Patrol Officer (1997-2000)
1994-1997 – Police Officer, Chicago Housing Authority, Chicago, Illinois
Price holds a bachelor’s degree in psychology.
Information provided by the city of Vancouver.
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