Police Department History

Chief Michael Anderson
2024 – present

Chief Roger L. Patty
2001 – 2023

Members of the department pose for the 2019 FOP Calendar (LtoR: David Richardson, Chief R.L. Patty, John Gray, Mike Anderson, Brandi Livesay, Sean Thompson, Colt Smith, Troy Mize, Brian Straughn)

Chief David Smith
1998-2000

Chief Tony Garrett
1993-1998

Chief Steve Knopp
1992-1993

Officer Hugh Osborn wears the police department’s old uniform as he is flanked by fellow officers wearing variations of the city’s new uniforms. (L to R; Karen Selby, David Smith, Skip Floyd, Steve Knopp (Chief), Karrie Wise and Larry Boggess 1993)

Chief Bill Selby
1982-1992

Chief Darrel Downs
1976-1982

Chief Bill Luttrell
1975-1976

Chief Nelson Beckett
1969-1975

Warr Acres Policeman C.D. “Blackie” Winfrey (left) is presented a plaque in recognition of his success in confiscating the largest marijuana cache in the United States. Chief Nelson Beckett on the right. January 23rd, 1967.

Chief Bobby Barnes