Huff Named New Police Chief In Ames

Press release from the City of Ames:

June 25, 2021

Following a nationwide recruitment effort, City Manager Steve Schainker announced today the appointment of Geoff Huff as the new Police Chief for the City of Ames. Huff will replace former Police Chief Chuck Cychosz, who retired in August 2020.

Huff has worked for the Ames Police Department since 1994. During that time, he has held various titles, including Police Officer, Corporal, Sergeant, Lieutenant, Commander, and most recently Interim Police Chief. Huff has a bachelor’s degree in Criminology from the University of Northern Iowa and master’s degree in Criminal Justice from the American Military University. He is a graduate of the FBI National Academy.

Huff will begin serving as Police Chief on July 1, 2021.

The City’s Police Chief provides leadership, direction, and oversight of the entire Ames Police Department, which includes patrol, investigations, communications, record maintenance, administrative, parking enforcement, and animal control functions. The Police Chief also serves as a member of the City Manager's executive leadership team.

“Geoff has been an integral part of the management team in Ames Police Department for many years,” said Schainker. “He possesses the right combination of experience and skills required of this critical leadership position, and is committed to continue our efforts to evolve the department so that we earn the trust of every Ames citizen.

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