After an exhaustive search and a scathing Department of Justice report, the Phoenix Police Department has a new chief: Matt Giordano.
Giordano currently heads up the Arizona Peace Officer Standards and Training Board, or AZPOST. But, he started his long career at the Phoenix Police Department, retired as a commander. He then went on to serve as Executive Chief of Enforcement at the Maricopa County Sheriff’s Office, where he served under former Sheriff Paul Penzone.
Giordano takes the helm at Phoenix PD after a year of turmoil within the department. Last summer, the Department of Justice released a report finding a pattern of civil rights abuses and discrimination by Phoenix police officers. But, under the Trump administration, the DOJ rescinded its findings and closed its investigation with no accountability measures forced upon the department. City leaders say they are committed to reform regardless…