Cory Tchida
Chief of Police @Georgetown, Texas Police Department
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WORK HISTORY
Chief of Police @Georgetown, Texas Police Department
Georgetown, TX, US
Responsible for 104 sworn officers and 34 civilian staff members- Completed re-accreditation through the Texas Police Chief\'s Association Accreditation Program- Signed the 30x30 Initiative to recruit more women into law enforcement- All sworn officers were trained in Active Bystandership for Law Enforcement.
EDUCATION
Northwestern University
School of Police Staff and Command, Class 361
The University of Texas at Austin
BA, Government
Sam Houston State University
MS, Criminal Justice Leadership and Management
SKILLS
ABOUT CORY TCHIDA
Chief of Police dedicated to building high-trust, high-performance organizations that serve with professionalism, accountability, and integrity. I lead the Georgetown, Texas Police Department, an accredited agency committed to innovation, transparency, and community partnership.My focus is developing people, strengthening culture, and using emerging technologies, AI, and data-driven strategies to improve public safety in an era of limited staffing. I believe the future of policing requires both innovation and humanity — protecting the community while earning its confidence every day.Current priorities include advancing a 3-year strategic plan, improving recruiting and retention, enhancing leadership development at every rank, and modernizing systems to improve effectiveness.I serve on the Texas Police Chiefs legislative committee and the recruiting and retention committee, and I stay active in the International Association of Chiefs of Police. Ongoing professional goals include completing the Certified Public Manager program and becoming a John Maxwell leadership coach.Policing is a calling — one that demands courage, humility, and a relentless pursuit of excellence. I’m honored to serve the officers of the Georgetown Police Department and the community we protect.
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