City Of Pflugerville: Pflugerville Names Jason O'Malley As Next Police Chief

Press release from the City of Pflugerville:

09/14/2021 8:40 PM

At their meeting on September 14, Pflugerville City Council appointed Pflugerville Police Commander Jason O’Malley as Police Chief. 

Searching for the next Police Chief began with a survey of the community and current Pflugerville Police Department employees, who said their top three desired qualities were skilled communicator, demonstrated commitment to officer well-being and safety and experience recruiting and retaining quality personnel. During a nationwide search, more than 90 candidates applied and finalists participated in assessment exercises and interviews with police department personnel, city staff and members of the Pflugerville community. The sole finalist that emerged from this process was Chief O’Malley, who has more than 21 years of experience in public safety and has been a Commander with the Pflugerville Police Department since July 2020. 

Throughout his career, Chief O’Malley has served the Cook County Sheriff’s Office, Federal Bureau of Investigation, U.S. Marshall’s Service, and now the Pflugerville Police Department. Prior to coming to the Pflugerville Police Department, he directly oversaw operations for over 200 officers and staff, embracing new technologies and policies focused on transparency, adopting a more progressive approach to less lethal methodology and criminal investigations. 

Chief O’Malley is a graduate of Northwestern University’s School of Police Staff & Command. He is a member of the International Association of Chiefs of Police, the Texas Police Chiefs Association, and the National Asian Peace Officers’ Association. 

His commitment to 21st Century Policing, passion for transparency, accountability and community engagement illustrate his capacity to lead the Pflugerville Police Department through the challenges and opportunities of growth. Chief O’Malley’s experience and proven leadership skills have fostered a collaborative working relationship between officers and the community, as well as within the Pflugerville Police Department. 

Chief O’Malley will immediately begin serving as Police Chief, and his formal swearing-in ceremony will occur at a later date. 

This press release was produced by the City of Pflugerville. The views expressed here are the author’s own.