The Chief of Police is the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the department and is responsible for the overall efficient and effective management and administration of the department.

Under the direction of the Chief of Police, the Deputy Chiefs of Police are the second highest-ranking official within the department. The Deputy Chiefs of Police are responsible for efficient and effective operations of the department.

Chief of Police

Chief Bruce A Jamison has been with the department since 1986 and was promoted to Chief in 2008. He has served as a Patrol Officer, Investigator, Patrol Lieutenant/Watch Commander, Deputy Chief in charge of Patrol and Services and Hostage Negotiation Team Member and Commander. He has completed the Police Executive Leadership College (PELC) sponsored by the Ohio Association of Chiefs of Police. Chief Jamison received a Bachelor’s Degree in Criminal Justice from the University of Dayton. He is also a graduate of the Certified Law Enforcement Executive (CLEE) Program through the Ohio Association of Chiefs of Police.

Bruce Jamison, CLEE
Chief of Police
Police Department
100 N Wayne Street
Piqua OH 45356
937-778-2027 ext. 3029
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Deputy Chief Marty Grove has been with the department since 1991. He serves as the Investigations Division Commander.

Marty Grove
Deputy Chief
Police Department
100 N Wayne Street
Piqua OH 45356
937-778-2027 ext. 3006
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Deputy Chief Tom Steiner has been with the department since 1994. He serves as the Administrative Division Commander.

Tom Steiner
Deputy Chief
Police Department
100 N Wayne Street
Piqua OH 45356
937-778-2027 ext. 3015
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Deputy Chief Jason Preston has been with the department since 2003. He serves as the Patrol Division Commander.

Jason Preston
Deputy Chief
Police Department
100 N Wayne Street
Piqua OH 45356
937-778-2027 ext. 3025
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