Background
Smith, Douglas F. was born on February 17, 1948 in Minneapolis.
Smith, Douglas F. was born on February 17, 1948 in Minneapolis.
Bachelor in Criminal Justice, Metropolitan State University, Minneapolis. Master of Arts in Management with honors, Eastern Michigan University. Graduate, Federal Bureau of Investigation National Academy.
Postgraduate, University Arizona.
With, Minneapolis Police Department, 1968-1991; inspector of police, Command of 4th Precinct Station, Minneapolis Police Department, 1988; deputy chief patrol, Minneapolis Police Department, 1988-1990; deputy chief administration, Minneapolis Police Department, 1990-1991; chief, Ann Arbor (Michigan) Police Department, 1991-1994; chief, Tucson Police Department, since 1994.
Board of directors Tucson Young Men’s Christian Association, Tucson Unified School District Fourth R. Active Southern Arizona Children's Advocacy Center. Board directors Arizona Criminal Justice Commission.
Board chair Academy Criminal Justice Sciences. Member Police Executive Research.Forum. Member Federal Bureau of Investigation National Academy Associations, National Executive Institute Associations, International Association Chiefs of Police (legislation committee, former co-chair community policing committee), Rotary.