Chronological
Listing of All
Chiefs of Police
Green Bay Police Chief Jim Arts
Under administrative direction of the City of Green Bay Common Council and the Mayor, the Office of the Chief of Police is responsible for the overall planning and direction of police services for the City of Green Bay.
The Chief administers the day-to-day operations of the department through the commanders of the Operations and Investigations Divisions and the business manager of the Support Services Division.
Under the Chief's direction, the Training, Planning, and Research Section develops policies and procedures for the department and coordinates ongoing training efforts for GBPD staff.
The Chief also ensures public confidence in the department through the efficient and fair operation of the Internal Affairs Section, dedicated to protecting the rights of citizens, while addressing the concerns of the community and department members.
Green Bay proudly boasts a low crime rate, especially compared to other cities our size. You can read about Green Bay's Crime Statistics on our Statistics Index Page.
Chronology of Green Bay Police Chiefs
 Henry Baird 1st Chief of Police 1857 |
J.A. Killian No Photo |
Daniel Dempsey No Photo |
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Henrey Loewert 1886-87 No Photo |
 John L. Tennis 1890 - 1897 |
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 Thomas E. Hawley 1899 - May 1946 |
 Henry J. Bero June 1946 - Feb 1961 |
 Elmer A. Madson March 1961 - July 1977 |
 Donald Cuene July 1977 - Dec 1985 |
 Howard Erickson Dec 1985 - Dec 1990 |
 Robert J. Langan Jan. 1991 - May 1995 |
 James Lewis Dec 1995- March 2003 |
 Craig Van Schyndle March 2003 - Dec 2006 |
Jim Arts 2007