Governor Doug Ducey has appointed Mesa Police Chief Frank Milstead director of the Arizona Department of Public Safety. Milstead will replace Robert Halliday who was appointed in early 2010 by Governor Jan Brewer.
Milstead has served the Mesa Police Department since 2010, overseeing 1,250 sworn and civilian employees. Prior to joining the Mesa Police Department, Milstead served for 25 years with the Phoenix Police Department, including command positions in the Homeland Defense Bureau, Major Offender Bureau and the Traffic Bureau. Chief Milstead was also involved in several multi-agency high-status cases and served in the Unified Command structure for Super Bowl 42 and the 2009 NBA All Star games.
He is a member of several law enforcement organizations, including the Major Cities Chiefs Association; International Association of Chiefs of Police (IACP); and the Arizona Association of Chiefs of Police.
Milstead holds a Bachelor’s Degree in organizational management from the University of Phoenix, and is a graduate of the University of Louisville Southern Police Institute Chief Executive Leadership Program.
“I am honored Governor Ducey has appointed me to lead the Department of Public Safety and oversee its critical mission,” said Chief Milstead. “I am committed to ensuring our department serves the people of Arizona with honor and integrity, and I will work tirelessly to make our state a safer place for all.”