Background
Garrett, Dennis Andrew was born on February 9, 1940 in Phoenix, Arizona, United States. Son of Lynn Patrick and Louise A. (Yates) Garrett.
Garrett, Dennis Andrew was born on February 9, 1940 in Phoenix, Arizona, United States. Son of Lynn Patrick and Louise A. (Yates) Garrett.
Associate of Arts, Glendale Community College, 1975. Bachelor of Science magna cum laude, Northern Arizona University, 1980. Master of Public Administration, Arizona State University, 1985.
Officer, Phoenix Police Department, l963-69; sergeant, Phoenix Police Department, l969-72; Lieutenant, Phoenix Police Department, l972-75; captain, Phoenix Police Department, l975-80; major, Phoenix Police Department, l980; assistant police chief, Phoenix Police Department, 1980-1991; police chief, Phoenix Police Department, 1991-1998.
Chairman St. Jerome's School Board, Phoenix, 1978-1979, Boys & Girls Club Metropolitan Phoenix, member Valley Leadership, Phoenix, since 1985, National Association for the Advancement of Colored People. Board directors Friendly House, Young Men's Christian Association. Member American Society for Public Administration (president Arizona chapter 1988-1989), International Association Chiefs Police, Major Cities Chiefs, Arizona Association Chiefs Police, National Organization Black Law Enforcement Executives, Fraternal Order Police, Arizona Automobile Theft Authority, Rotary, Phi Kappa Phi.
Married Joan Marie Braun, June l2, l980.