Kentucky man named Chief of the U.S. Capitol Police Department

A Kentucky man has been named the next Chief of the U.S. Capitol Police.

Michael Sullivan has over 30 years in law enforcement, with nearly 25 of those in Louisville. He joined the force in 1995 and ascended through the ranks to become Deputy Chief. From there he was selected to become a Deputy Commissioner of the Baltimore Police Department. He spent three years in that position before stepping into the role of Interim Chief of the Phoenix Police Department.

Kentucky Senator Mitch McConnell issued a congratulatory statement applauding Sullivan's selection as the new U.S. Capitol Police Chief. 

McConnell said, “I’m grateful for the U.S. Capitol Police Board’s extensive efforts to select the next chief of the USCP. Their confidence in Chief Michael Sullivan is well-placed. Nearly twenty-five years of his three decades of law enforcement service were spent protecting my hometown of Louisville, Kentucky, including a distinguished tour as Deputy Chief of the Louisville Metro Police Department.
 
“At the helm of the USCP, Chief Sullivan will take on another heavy responsibility: ensuring the security of our nation’s core governing institutions. I know he will quickly earn the trust and admiration of the brave men and women who keep us safe, and I join the entire Senate in welcoming him to the Capitol.”

Sullivan was selected for the job by the U.S. Capitol Police Board and will take over in Washington on June 30th.


Photo courtesy of Chief Michael Sullivan X account @ChiefPHXPD