City of Duncanville Has 3 Finalists for Chief of Police
Duncanville, TX (October 4, 2021) – The City of Duncanville has narrowed the search for its next Police Chief for the Duncanville Police Department to three exceptionally qualified candidates.
The previous Police Chief, Robert D. Brown, Jr., was promoted earlier this year to Assistant City Manager for the City of Duncanville. By utilizing both websites and publications to promote the open position, the City garnered 26 applications and an impressive pool of candidates that have since been narrowed down to three finalists.
On Thursday, October 14, 2021, the City will hold a Community Meet & Greet from 6:30 PM – 8:00 PM at the D.L. Hopkins Senior Center, 206 James Collins Blvd., Duncanville, TX 75116. This event will allow Duncanville residents and stakeholders the opportunity to interact with and ask questions of the finalists.
The Duncanville Police Chief finalists:
Mark LiVigni has more than 28 years of policing experience and most recently has served as the City of Duncanville’s Interim Police Chief since March 2021. His previous service experience includes:
- Assistant Police Chief – City of Duncanville, Texas (2017-2021)
- Police Lieutenant – City of Duncanville, Texas (2002-2017)
- Police Sergeant – City of Duncanville, Texas (1998-2002)
- Police Officer – City of Duncanville, Texas (1993-1998)
- Detention Service Officer – Dallas County, Texas (1992-1993)
Mr. LiVigni attended the FBI National Academy graduating from the 233rd Session of the Executive Law Enforcement Management. He also holds a Bachelor of Science Criminal Justice from the University of North Texas and other professional certifications.
Daniel L. Steidle
Daniel L. Steidle has 32 years of law enforcement experience and currently serves as the Pacifica, California Police Department’s Chief of Police since 2015. His previous public service experience includes:
- Captain – Pacifica Police Department, California (2013-2015)
- Detective Sergeant – Pacifica Police Department, California (2009-2012)
- Administrative Sergeant – Pacifica Police Department, California (2008-2009)
- Patrol Sergeant – Pacifica Police Department, California (2005-2008)
- Corporal/Field Training Officer – Pacifica Police Department, California (1997-2005)
Mr. Steidle holds a Master of Science – Strategic Leadership from Mountain State University, a Bachelor of Science – Criminal Justice from Mountain State University, an Associate of Arts – LiberalArts from Diablo Valley College, and additional certifications.
Derrick D. Turner
Derrick D. Turner has 15 years of police experience and is currently serving as Lieutenant, Special Operations Division, for the Port of Portland Police Department in Portland, Oregon, since July 2019.
His previous public service experience includes:
- Lieutenant/Patrol Operations – Port of Portland Police Department, Oregon (2018-2019)
- Sergeant – Kalamazoo Department of Public Safety, Michigan (2013-2018)
- Investigator – Kalamazoo Department of Public Safety, Michigan (2010-2013)
- Public Safety Officer – Kalamazoo Department of Public Safety, Michigan (2007-2010)
- Police Officer – Ferris State University Department of Public Safety, Michigan (2004-2006, 2007-2007)
Mr. Turner holds a Bachelor of Science Criminal Justice from Ferris State University and other professional certifications.
The three finalists will go through a series of interviews conducted by different City department panels, a police chief panel, and be in attendance for the Meet & Greet with Duncanville residents and stakeholders on October 14. The new Duncanville Police Chief will be announced in October 2021.
