Quick Info
| Profession | Law Enforcement Officer |
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| Nationality | American |
| Birthplace | Memphis, Tennessee, United States |
| Date of Birth | 01/01/1959 |
| Age | 67 years |
| Zodiac Sign | Capricorn |
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 Name | Anne E. Kirkpatrick |
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Physical Stats & More
| Height | 5' 3" (160 cm) |
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| Eye Color | Brown |
| Hair Color | Grey |
Educational Qualification(s)
| School | Hutchison School, Memphis (1977) |
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Personal Life
| Food Habit | Non-vegetarian |
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Career
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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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