Jim Holloway was officially sworn in as the new chief of the Arkansas City Police Department during Tuesday’s city commission meeting.
“Chief Holloway’s extensive career with the ACPD spans over three decades,” a news release from the city Wednesday morning said. “Graduating from the Kansas Law Enforcement Training Center as part of the 107th Basic Training Class on June 23, 1989, Chief Holloway has served under six ACPD Chiefs, including Bill Rice, Oren Skiles, Dan Givens, Sean Wallace, Dan Ward, and Eric Burr.”
City Manager Randy Frazer expressed confidence in Holloway’s ability to lead the department.
“Throughout the past few months, I have conversed with Chief Holloway to understand his vision for the department,” Frazer said. “I am confident that his wealth of experience and commitment will contribute to outstanding leadership in the years ahead.”
Having recently served as captain within the ACPD and assuming the role of interim chief in January, the city says Holloway brings a wealth of experience and expertise to his new position.
“Throughout his career, Chief Holloway has pursued specialized training in various areas, including Homeland Security, intelligence-led policing, and law enforcement executive development,” the news release said.
The city says Holloway’s accomplishments include his completion of the Kansas Police Administrators Seminar, the FBI Central States Law Enforcement Executive Development Seminar, and the KU Public Management Center’s CPM Law Enforcement Leadership Academy Command School.
“I am deeply honored and humbled to have been named Chief of the Arkansas City Police Department,” Holloway said. “Serving the community I have participated in for over three decades is a privilege.
“I am committed to upholding the values of integrity, professionalism, and service as we work together to ensure the safety and well-being of our residents.”
