Assistant Chief Sharon Allen
Background
Assistant Chief Allen joined the Tucson Police Department in 1978. She was promoted to Assistant Chief in 2005.
Education
- Masters of Education Degree, Educational Leadership ─ Northern Arizona University, 1998
- Bachelor of Science Degree, Business Administration ─ University of Phoenix, 1990
Specialized Training
- Senior Management Institute for Police
Professional Highlights/Affiliations
- Tucson Police Department Medal of Distinguished Service
- Tucson Police Department Medal of Merit
- Tucson Police Department Unit Medal
- Leadership Above & Beyond Award
- Old Pueblo Civitan Club/American
- Heart Disease Association
- Northwest Medical Center Women's Health Advisory Board
- La Frontera Clinic, Board of Directors
Law Enforcement Experience
Assistant Chief Allen has commanded:
- Administrative Services Bureau
- Operations Bureau 2
As a Captain, Assistant Chief Allen served as the Chief of Staff and was the commander for:
- Operations Division West
- Professional Standards Division
As a Lieutenant, Assistant Chief Allen served as the Liaison to the City Manager and as a commander for:
- Operations Division West
- CALEA (Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies)
As a Sergeant, Assistant Chief Allen supervised in:
- Operations Division South
- Background Investigations Unit
- Internal Affairs Division
- Sex Offender Registration & Tracking Unit
As a Detective, Assistant Chief Allen worked in:
- School Resource Officer Unit
- Juvenile Services Division
- Operations Division Midtown
Assistant Chief Allen served as a Patrol Officer in Operations Division Midtown. She began her career as a non-sworn Community Service Officer.
