In December, City Manager Lorie Gillis announced Ed Brady as the new Arvada Chief of Police. Brady, who has spent his entire nearly 29-year career with the Arvada Police Department, has served as a Deputy Chief of Police since 2014. He has served as both Deputy Chief of Operations and Field Services.
Arvada Police Chief Ed Brady
Arvada Mayor Marc Williams stated, “I am pleased that Ed Brady will be the next Chief of Police for the City of Arvada. Ed is the right choice to serve the City organization and Arvada residents. His leadership will guide the Arvada Police Department through the opportunities and challenges facing our community.”
Brady was chosen after an internal search process led by City Manager Lorie Gillis. The Arvada Police Department is among the top 1% of the country’s law enforcement agencies regarding education requirements making the internal talent very well-qualified.
“We are fortunate to have steady leadership in the Arvada Police Department,” said Lorie Gillis. “Ed has earned the respect and trust of the Police Department team as well as the City Leadership Team and City Council. I am pleased to appoint him to lead the Arvada Police Department.”
Ed Brady began his career as a police officer with the Arvada Police Department in 1994. He has served in a variety of roles as a police officer including field training officer and firearms instructor. He was promoted to the rank of commander in 2007. He served in both the Patrol Division and the Administration Bureau. Ed was an instructor of the International Association of Chiefs of Police Leadership Development Training Program. He is a graduate of the Northwestern School of Police Staff & Command.