On December 10, 2015 Eliot Isaac was named the new Chief of Police of the Cincinnati Police Department. Eliot had been appointed as the Interim Chief of Police on September 10 of this year and was universally supported by the mayor, city manager, city council, and Fraternal Order of Police as the only candidate considered for the position.
Eliot and his wife Kim are long-time members of the Cincinnati Church of Christ and key volunteer coordinators of the local HOPE worldwide Chapter, where they serve on the local HOPE Advisory Committee. Eliot has served as a police officer in Cincinnati for 26 years and has steadily risen up the ranks. He has received 28 commendations and is a member of the Black Law Enforcement Executives. The appointment was welcomed by government and community leaders as well as the police department.
Below are excerpts from a September 17 article printed in Cincinnati’s largest newspaper, The Enquirer, with praise for our brother:
“What was said most often is that Isaac is a man about faith and family. He is married with two adult daughters. When he was captain of District 4, it was not uncommon to see them at community events with him.”
“He played a key role during and following the 2001 riots that followed a police officer’s shooting of an unarmed black man, overseeing use-of-force complaints against officers in the months that followed and helping mend many fences as a black law enforcement officer operating in a racially torn city.”
“As the city prepares for a national search…Mayor John Cranley says he wants (Interim Chief) Isaac, 49 to get the job. Isaac has 26 years of experience as a Cincinnati police officer. ‘A guy reared internally and somebody who has lived through all the changes over the last 15 years would be the perfect fit,’ Cranley said. ‘It’s not my decision, but I do know he has respect from all corners of the city, inside the police department and in the community.’ “
The Cincinnati church is incredibly proud of Eliot and asks all of you to join us as we pray for God’s guidance, and care for him as he leads the Police Department in a large city during turbulent and dangerous times.
As Paul wrote to Timothy, “I urge, then, first of all, that requests, prayers, intercession and thanksgiving be made for everyone— for kings and all those in authority, that we may live peaceful and quiet lives in all godliness and holiness” — 1 Timothy 2:1-2.
