LOCAL · OH · 2021-present
Elaine Bryant
Columbus PD Commissioner / Chief · Ohio
On the record
First Black woman Columbus chief
Background
Elaine Bryant (—) was Ohio's Columbus PD Commissioner / Chief of Columbus 2021–present (5 years). Currently in office. Took office after Thomas Quinlan. Note: First Black woman Columbus chief. Same-year political environment (2021): Governor Mike DeWine; Attorney General Dave Yost; Secretary of State Frank LaRose.
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Others who held this office in Ohio
- Thomas Quinlan (2020-2021)
- Kim Jacobs (2013-2019)
- Walter Distelzweig (2009-2013)
- James Jackson (1990-2009)