Ettice Nicole Brickus

WORK HISTORY

EDUCATION

ABOUT ETTICE NICOLE BRICKUS

Chief Brickus joined the Montgomery Police Department in July 2025 following a celebrated tenure with the Baltimore Police Department, where she most recently served as Deputy Chief of the Neighborhood Patrol Division. A proud Montgomery resident, she now serves as second in command to Police Chief Jim Graboys, overseeing the day-to-day operations, policy development, budget administration, and strategic management of the agency.Her leadership portfolio includes extensive experience in Neighborhood Patrol, Investigations, Special Events, Secondary Employment, Recruitment, Juvenile and Adult Intake, and Records Management. She also brings specialized knowledge in administrative operations, infection control protocols, and strategic planning.She also holds an impressive academic record, including a Doctoral candidacy at Gwynedd Mercy University and multiple degrees from The Johns Hopkins University, Baltimore City Community College, and the University of Maryland, University College. Her executive credentials also include training from Cornell University and the Senior Management Institute for Policing.An active member of national professional organizations — including the International Association of Chiefs of Police (IACP), the National Organization of Black Law Enforcement Executives (NOBLE), FBI LEEDA, and the Police Executive Research Forum (PERF) — Chief Brickus has built a career grounded in equity, public safety, and leadership development.