Anne Kirkpatrick

Law Enforcement Officer

American Memphis, Tennessee, United States Capricorn 5' 3" (160 cm)

Quick Info

ProfessionLaw Enforcement Officer
NationalityAmerican
BirthplaceMemphis, Tennessee, United States
Date of Birth01/01/1959
Age67 years
Zodiac SignCapricorn

Latest News about Anne Kirkpatrick

07/11/2025

Kirkpatrick announced an immediate change to the department's officer suspension protocol following an investigation by Fox 8. Under the new approach, officers facing serious allegations will be placed on unpaid leave after an initial due process hearing rather than waiting for a formal investigation to conclude.

01/01/2025

As New Orleans Police Superintendent, Anne Kirkpatrick led the department's response to a deadly vehicle attack on Bourbon Street during New Year's celebrations. The attack killed numerous people and injured dozens more, and she publicly condemned it as evil. She later faced public criticism from national media and commentators, while local faith leaders and police associations publicly backed her.

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Bio/Wiki

Full NameAnne E. Kirkpatrick

Physical Stats & More

Height5' 3" (160 cm)
Eye ColorBrown
Hair ColorGrey

Educational Qualification(s)

SchoolHutchison School, Memphis (1977)
College/University
  • King College, Tennessee (1982)
  • University of Memphis (1984)
  • Seattle University School of Law (1989)
  • FBI National Academy, Quantico, Virginia (2000)
  • FBI Law Enforcement Executive Development School (LEEDS), Quantico, Virginia (2003)
  • FBI National Executive Institute (NEI), Australia (2009)
Degrees
  • Bachelor of Arts in Business Administration from King College
  • Master of Science in Counseling Psychology from the University of Memphis
  • Juris Doctorate from Seattle University Law School

Personal Life

Food HabitNon-vegetarian

Family

Siblings
  • 2
  • 0

Career

Policing Career
  • Worked as a Police Officer in Memphis, Tennessee (1982-1985)
  • Served as a Sergeant in Redmond, Washington (1987-1995)
  • Became Chief of Police in Ellensburg, Washington (1996-2001)
  • Chief of Police in Federal Way, Washington (2001-2006)
  • Chief of Police in Spokane, Washington (2006-2012)
  • Chief of the Chicago Police Department’s Bureau of Professional Standards (2016-2017)
  • Chief of Police of Oakland, California (2017-2020)
  • Currently serving as Superintendent of the New Orleans Police Department (2023-present)
  • Consultant to the Memphis Police Department (2020-2023)
Professional Affiliations
  • Chair of the Executive Board for Washington State’s Fusion Center
  • WASPC committee member of Statewide Integrated Intelligence System
  • Commissioner for Washington State Criminal Justice Training Commission
  • Member of Police Executive Research Forum (PERF)
  • Member of International Association of Chiefs of Police (IACP)
  • Member of Washington Association of Sheriffs and Police Chiefs (WASPC)
  • President of Washington State Chapter of FBI Academy Graduates (2006)
  • Co-Chair of King County Chiefs of Police
  • Co-Chair of King County Police Chief’s Association’s Auto Theft Task Force
  • FBI Academy Guest Speaker
Awards and Honours
  • Officer of the Year at Redmond Police Department (1989)
  • American Jurisprudence Award by University of Puget Sound Law School (1989)
  • Police Chief’s Medal of Meritorious Service by Federal Way Police Department

Social Media

LinkedInhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/anne-kirkpatrick-j-d-1515865a

Some Lesser Known Facts

1. Anne grew up in Memphis, Tennessee, where she started her policing journey as a patrol officer.
2. She earned her master’s degree in counseling psychology during her early career.
3. Initially worked in the Organized Crime and Narcotics Units in Memphis before pursuing further education in law.
4. Became a college instructor in Criminal Justice, designing modern courses on topics like Community-Oriented Policing.
5. After retiring from Spokane, she became a Senior Instructor at the FBI's leadership program to train law enforcement executives.
6. In January 2017, she made history as the first woman to become Chief of Police in Oakland, California.
7. Faced a wrongful termination lawsuit against the City of Oakland, resulting in a significant settlement in her favor.
8. In February 2020, she dealt with a tragedy involving a vehicle attack in New Orleans while serving as Superintendent of Police.
9. Enjoys a variety of leisure activities such as traveling, running, biking, swimming, fishing, and reading.
10. Engages in volunteer work with the Special Olympics and speculates she chose policing to avoid a desk job.
11. On 1 January 2025, while serving as Superintendent of Police in New Orleans, she led the police response to a deadly vehicle attack on Bourbon Street.

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