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David Ellis

Spokane Valley,Washington

Summary

Experienced Police Chief with a strong background in law enforcement leadership. Skilled in effectively overseeing large teams and complex operations to ensure public safety and build community trust. Demonstrates expertise in strategic planning and crisis management, successfully navigating challenging situations for positive results.

Overview

26
26
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Undersheriff / Chief of Police

Spokane County Sheriff’s Office
01.2002 - Current
  • Currently serving as the Undersheriff for the Spokane County Sheriff’s Office, overseeing all operations within the agency including over 300 employees and 200 community volunteers
  • Manages a budget of $65 million, consistently delivering services within fiscal constraints while maximizing available resources for crime prevention efforts.
  • Also currently serving as the Chief of Police for the Spokane Valley Police Department since 2020, which contracts with the Spokane County Sheriff’s Office for law enforcement services ($35 million annual contract with approximately 120 dedicated employees)
  • Improved community safety by implementing proactive policing strategies and fostering strong relationships with local organizations
  • Developed comprehensive training programs to ensure officer preparedness, resulting in increased professionalism and performance
  • Promoted transparency and accountability with the implementation of body-worn cameras and regular reporting to the public.
  • Reduced crime rates by establishing an intelligence-led policing model and targeting high-risk and repeat offenders

Police Officer

Post Falls Police Department
01.1999 - 01.2002
  • Trained new officers on department policies and procedures, fostering a professional work environment focused on public service
  • Enhanced public safety by conducting routine patrols and responding to emergency calls promptly
  • As a member of the SWAT team, maintained a strong working knowledge of specialized equipment, such as breaching tools, ballistic shields, and less-lethal weapons systems.

Education

Criminal Justice

University of Virginia
Charlottesville, VA

Spokane Falls Community College
Spokane, WA

Skills

  • Crisis Response Coordination
  • Effective Strategic Leadership
  • Media Engagement Strategies
  • Analytical Investigation Skills
  • Collaborative Team Engagement
  • Community Safety Management
  • Training Program Development
  • Budget management

Accomplishments

  • Designed and built a $45 million dollar law enforcement training facility in 2023, being accomplished on time and under budget
  • Successfully managed numerous large scale projects and acquisitions including purchases of new helicopters and building of a Real Time Crime Center
  • Obtained and maintain accreditation through the Washington Association of Sheriff's and Police Chiefs, ensuring that the agency operates within industry best practices
  • Developed multiple co-responder units which pair officers and mental health clinicians to address crisis and homelessness related incidents, connecting community members to resources to help address the core issues
  • Created a recruiting and retention plan which has resulted in an agency vacancy rate of less than one percent.

Affiliations

  • Airborne Public Safety Association - Vice President
  • Samsung Law Enforcement Advisory Committee - Board Member
  • Spokane Regional Emergency Communications - Board Member
  • Spokane Regional Law And Justice Committee - Board Member

Certification

  • Executive Level Certification, Washington State Criminal Justice Training Commission - 2021

Timeline

Undersheriff / Chief of Police

Spokane County Sheriff’s Office
01.2002 - Current

Police Officer

Post Falls Police Department
01.1999 - 01.2002

Criminal Justice

University of Virginia

Spokane Falls Community College

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