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Police Chief Candidate Background

Troy Price

Troy Price currently serves as an Interim Chief of Police for the City of Vancouver in Vancouver, Washington. With 30+ years of law enforcement experience, Price has also held the following roles:

1997- present – City of Vancouver, Vancouver, Washington 

  • Deputy Chief of Police (2023 – 2024)
  • Assistant Chief of Police (2019 – 2023)
  • Lieutenant (2014-2019) 
  • Sergeant (2007-2014) 
  • Detective (2000-2007) 
  • Patrol Officer (1997-2000)

1994-1997 – Police Officer, Chicago Housing Authority, Chicago, Illinois 

Price holds a Bachelor's Degree in Psychology

Bio provided by the candidate

I began my law enforcement career as an officer with the Chicago Housing Authority Police Department (CHAPD) in 1994. When I joined that Department, there were rumors that Housing and Urban Development was considering ending its funding for the agency. That police department was disbanded in 1999, approximately two years after my departure. I had no prior law enforcement experience and the CHAPD proved to be an excellent training ground for interacting with people in crisis, resolving community challenges, and understanding how the criminal justice system worked.

I joined the Vancouver (WA) Police Department (VPD) in 1997 as a lateral-entry officer. This has been the bulk of my law enforcement career. I’ve been fortunate in my assignments and have served as a Patrol Officer, Street Crimes Detective, Property Crimes Detective, Joint Terrorism Task Force Agent, Sergeant, Lieutenant, Assistant Chief and currently Deputy Chief of Police. Concurrent with the duties of my various assignments, I have served as the Hearings Examiner for all asset forfeiture cases since 2015.

At each rank and assignment, I’ve gained increasing connection with members of the community. I have a passion for law enforcement and creating an atmosphere of transparency which gives our community members confidence in their law enforcement officers and a voice in their police department. While connections with the public are paramount, maintaining the trust and motivation of the Department members is essential to a healthy, productive workplace.

I have dedicated myself to this profession for over 30 years. A passion for people and a desire to create a safer community have fueled my career. I’ve developed a strong understanding of the importance of unfettered connection between the police, and the communities they serve. Law enforcement as a whole is emerging from the challenges we experienced in the past four years. Technology (ex. Artificial intelligence) for law enforcement is being developed at an unprecedented rate. Simultaneously, we are experiencing a reduction in interest in the profession. Across the country, applicants and hirings are significantly down.

Both my professional and personal experiences have prepared me to serve successfully as the Chief of the Vancouver Police Department. I look forward to the honor of serving in this capacity.