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Philip Arreola, Mexican Police officer. Recipient medal for valor Detroit Police Department, 1986; research fellow Harvard University, 1970-1971.

Background

Arreola, Philip was born on February 4, 1940 in Acambro, Oto, Mexico. Son of Miguel Castro and Pauline (Szgiel) Arreola. came to the United States, 1943.

Education

Bachelor of Science with distinction, Wayne State University, 1974. Juris Doctor, Wayne State University, 1985. Graduate, Federal Bureau of Investigation National Academy, 1977.

Graduate, Federal Bureau of Investigation National Executives Institute, 1990.

Career

Successively police cadet, patrolman, detective, sergeant, Lieutenant, inspector, Detroit Police Department, 1960-1976; commander, Detroit Police Department, 1976-1987; retired, Detroit Police Department, 1987; chief of police, Port Huron (Michigan) Police Department, 1987-1989; chief of police, Milwaukee Police Department, 1989-1996; chief of police, Tacoma (Washington) Police Department, since 1996.

Achievements

  • Philip Arreola has been listed as a noteworthy Police officer by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Chairman Detroit Archdiocese Catholic Appeal, 1986. Board directors Boys and Girls Club, Milwaukee, since 1991. Chair advising committee Holton Youth Center, since 1991.

Member American Bar Association, Major Cities Chiefs Association, International Association Chiefs of Police, Police Athletic League (board directors since 1990), Hispanic Association Police Command Officers, Michigan Bar Association.

Connections

Married Sandra Sauve, July 10, 1960. Children: Richelle, Lisa, Gabrielle.

Father:
Miguel Castro Arreola

Mother:
Pauline (Szgiel) Arreola

Spouse:
Sandra Sauve

child:
Richelle Arreola

child:
Lisa Arreola

child:
Gabrielle Arreola