DEPUTY CHIEF SPECIAL OPERATIONS

STEPHEN CHANDLER

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Deputy Chief Stephen Chandler has loyally served the Memphis Police Department and the citizens of Memphis for over 31 years.

He began his career with the Memphis Police Department on July 15, 1991, as a Police Service Technician in Traffic Bureau.

  • 1993

    On April 15, 1993, he entered in the Training Academy to begin training. Upon completion of training on July 24, 1993, Officer Chandler was assigned to Uniform Patrol in the North Precinct.

    As a Patrol Officer, Officer Chandler worked various assignments which included the North Precinct’s Alpha shift and Central Precinct’s Alpha and Bravo shifts.

  • 2000

    On June 24, 2000, Officer Chandler was assigned to the Aviation Unit as a Helicopter Pilot.

  • 2003

    On January 10, 2003, Helicopter Pilot Chandler was promoted to the rank of Sergeant. As a Sergeant, he was assigned to the Aviation Unit’s 11 to 7 shift.

  • 2014

    On May 8, 2014, Sgt. Chandler was promoted to the rank of Lieutenant. As a Lieutenant, he was assigned to Air Support.

  • 2016

    On October 24, 2016, Lieutenant Chandler was promoted to the rank of Major. As a Major, he was assigned to Felony Response and RTCC.

  • 2021

    On January 29, 2021, Major Chandler was promoted to the rank of Lieutenant Colonel. As a Lt. Colonel, he was assigned to RTCC.

    On August 09, 2021, Lieutenant Colonel Chandler was appointed to the rank of Colonel. As a Colonel, he was assigned as the Commanding Officer of North Main Station.

    On January 29, 2021, Major Chandler was promoted to the rank of Lieutenant Colonel. As a Lt. Colonel, he was assigned to RTCC.

    On August 09, 2021, Lieutenant Colonel Chandler was appointed to the rank of Colonel. As a Colonel, he was assigned as the Commanding Officer of North Main Station.

  • 2023

    On February 18, 2023, Colonel Chandler was appointed as Deputy Chief of Special Operations.