Mayor Walsh has made an offer of employment to Mr. Matthew Davis for the position of Chief of Police. The offer is contingent upon approval by this Council and has already been certified by the Council Bluffs Civil Service Commision. In consideration of the experience and training, he will start at a Grade 36, Step 6 on the Non-union pay scale.  All benefit and employment issues will be conducted in a manner as outlined in the City Personnel Policies and Iowa Code as they apply to the position of Police Chief. Mayor Walsh would appreciate Council concurrence on this offer.

Mr. Davis currently serves as the First Deputy Director, Office of the Director, of the Illinois State Police. This is the highest ranking sworn position in the agency. He reports to a civilian director who is appointed by the Governor. As such, he is responsible for over 1,800 sworn officers in the different divisions and 950 civilian employees. He is accountable for directing the department’s $850 million budget and missions. Leads operation and policy objectives spanning the Division of Patrol, Division of Criminal Investigation, Division of Forensic Services, Division of Justice Services, Division of Statewide 911, and Division of Training and Academy. He has served as Assistant Director of Forensic Sciences and the Division of Administration, and served as the Field Supervisor, Chief of Staff and Commander of the Division of Forensic Services. He has worked for the Illinois State Police since 1998, 25 years, and has worked his way up through the ranks to its highest sworn position.