Governor Katie Hobbs appointed Colonel Jeffrey D. Glover as Director of the Arizona Department of Public Safety on January 17, 2023. He was unanimously confirmed by the Arizona State Senate in March 2023. Colonel Glover has over 25 years of experience in law enforcement, beginning his career with the Tempe Police Department. Working his way through the ranks, Jeff served the Tempe Police Department in various capacities, including Field Training Officer, Narcotics Detective, Crime Prevention Detective, Media Relations Sergeant, Patrol Lieutenant, Mobile Field Force Commander, Detention Manager, Acting Commander over 21st Century Policing, Professional Standards Commander, and Commander for the Criminal and Special Investigations Divisions.
In February 2020, Colonel Glover retired from the Tempe Police Department after more than 20 years of service. He returned to the department later that year as Interim Chief of Police and was appointed permanent Chief of Police in August 2021.
Colonel Glover places great emphasis on community involvement, continuing education, and a growth mindset. He provides instruction on various topics, including ethics, professionalism, team dynamics, fair and impartial policing, and officers’ safety, health, and wellness.
The Colonel is currently the President-elect for the National Organization of Black Law Enforcement Executives (NOBLE), a National Board Member for Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD), the Co-Chair of the MADD Traffic Safety Committee, and a Commissioner on the Governor’s Commission for African American Affairs. Colonel Glover also serves on the Board of Directors for the International Association of Chiefs of Police (IACP).
Colonel Glover holds a Bachelor of Science Degree in Education from Northern Arizona University and a Master’s in Public Administration from the University of Phoenix. He is a graduate of the Arizona Peace Officers and Standards Leadership Program (ALP #8), the FBI National Academy Command School (Session 265), and the Senior Management Institute for Policing (Session 86). He also earned certificates in Diversity and Inclusion from Cornell University and in Government Leadership from the University of Arizona’s Eller School. The Colonel resides in Arizona with his wife and three children.
