Background

Assistant Chief Brett Klein joined the Tucson Police Department in 1987. He was promoted to Assistant Chief in 2009

Specialized Training

• Senior Management Institute for Policing
• Southwest Leadership Program - University of Arizona Eller College of Management
• Institute for Public Executives – Arizona State University College of Public Programs

Professional Highlights/Affiliations

• Tucson Police Department Medal of Distinguished Service
• Tucson Police Department Medal of Merit (Twice Awarded)
• Tucson Police Department Unit Medal (Twice Awarded)
• Subject Matter Expert in Police Use of Force Policy

Law Enforcement

Assistant Chief Klein has commanded:

• Field Services Bureau

As a Captain, Assistant Chief Klein served as the Chief of Staff and was the commander for:

• Operations Division West
• Logistics Division

As a Lieutenant, Assistant Chief Klein was a commander for:

• Traffic Division
• Central Investigations Division – Family and Sex Crimes Section
• Training Division – Advanced Training Section

As a Sergeant, Assistant Chief Klein supervised in:

• Operations Division Midtown
• Internal Affairs Division
• Family Crimes Section – Dependant Child Unit
• Public Relations and Public Information Officer

Assistant Chief Klein served as a Patrol Officer in Operations Division West and as the Defensive Tactics Training Coordinator.

Prior to joining the Tucson Police Department, Assistant Chief Klein served as a State Trooper with the Iowa State Patrol for eight years.