Tarrick McGuire, DPA

Tarrick McGuire is the 16th Chief of Police for the Alexandria Police Department, appointed to lead the department after over 20 years of law enforcement experience. Before his appointment, Chief McGuire served as the Assistant Police Chief of the Arlington, Texas Police Department, where he spearheaded initiatives focused on community engagement, crime reduction, unmanned aircraft systems, and youth mentorship.

As a nationally recognized public speaker and published author, Chief McGuire is a leading authority on community-police relations, evidence-based policing, and public policy. In 2020, he was appointed to the Council on Police Reform and Race by the National Policing Institute. In 2016, he also served as a law enforcement fellow with the International Association of Chiefs of Police, contributing research and technical assistance to U.S. police departments on 21st Century Policing. During this time, he worked with the U.S. Department of Justice COPS Office and the Obama White House Administration to improve policing practices and community-police relations providing technical assistance to US police departments.

Throughout his career, Chief McGuire has been a champion of innovative policing strategies. One of his most notable achievements is the Mentoring Arlington Youth program, which earned national recognition for its success in reducing crime rates. The program was recognized by the U.S. Department of Justice’s COPS Office as a model for 21st Century Policing. His work has consistently focused on building stronger relationships between law enforcement and the communities they serve.

Chief McGuire holds a Doctorate in Public Administration from California Baptist University, a master’s degree from Criswell College, and a bachelor’s degree from Oklahoma State University. He has been inducted into the Evidence-Based Policing Hall of Fame for his significant contributions to policing.