The Brief
PHOENIX - Former Interim Phoenix Police Chief Michael Sullivan has been named as the next U.S. Capitol Police Chief.
What we know:
"With over 30 years of law enforcement experience across three major U.S. cities, Michael Sullivan has focused on increasing transparency, improving departmental efficiency, and fostering strong relationships between officers, elected officials, and the community," U.S. Capitol Police said on June 4.
Sullivan began his law enforcement career with the Louisville Division of Police in Kentucky, which became the Louisville Metro Police Department. He was then recruited by the Baltimore Police Department.
He served several roles within those departments, such as deputy chief and deputy commissioner.
Eventually, from 2022 to 2025, he came to Ph