City of Pasco Selects New Police Chief

​The City of Pasco is pleased to announce that Interim Police Chief Brent Cook has been selected to serve as the Pasco Police Department’s next Chief. Cook was selected from five finalists after a nation-wide search.
 
"We're fortunate to have someone with Chief Cook’s experience already serving our organization,” said Pasco City Manager Harold Stewart. “His professionalism, knowledge, and commitment to our community made him an excellent choice for this role.”
 
Cook began his law enforcement career in 1988 as a volunteer Reserve Officer, and has advanced through every rank of the Pasco Police Department. He served as Deputy Chief from 2019-2026, providing executive oversight of the entire department, leading strategic planning and organizational initiatives, managing the biennial budget, and directing CALEA and WASPC accreditation processes.
 
Chief Cook is committed to building partnerships between the police department and the community.
 
“I look forward to serving this community as your Chief. Your officers and I are dedicated to protecting Pasco and reflecting the values of the people we serve, and we will continue building meaningful partnerships that support safety, transparency, and accountability,” Cook said.
 
Chief Cook will be sworn in during the July 27th Pasco City Council meeting.
 

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