The city of Englewood today announced its selection for its next chief of police.
Deputy Chief John Collins was selected as Englewood’s new chief, according to a news release from the city.
Collins, who has served with Englewood police for 30 years, will be sworn in on May 2. He will replace current chief Tom Vandermee, who is retiring after 38 years of service.
“After reviewing the finalists’ qualifications, hearing input from the interview panels, and talking with each of the candidates in depth, I am convinced that John has the leadership abilities to head this department and move it forward,” Gary Sears, Englewood city manager, said in a statement.
Collins began his service with Englewood police as a patrol officer. He later worked as the department’s budget officer, grant manager and leader of the Patrol Operations, Investigative Services and Neighborhood Services Divisions.
Collins earned a degree in criminal justice from Saint Anselm’s College in Manchester, N.H. He is certified by the FBI National Academy and earned certificates in Police Executive Development from Pennsylvania State University, as well as leadership training from the Center for the Improvement of Public Management through the Rocky Mountain Program.
