The Florence Police Department announced the appointment of Jeff Mallery as its new chief of police.
Mallery will replace Chief Tom Grau, who is retiring on May 1. Mallery is a 21-year veteran of the Florence Police Department and has served as a Lieutenant since 2018.
“As we close one chapter, a new chapter for the history of the Florence Police Department begins,” Florence Mayor Julie Aubuchon said. “I am pleased that there were such strong internal candidates for the position of police chief. I am happy to announce that I have promoted Jeff Mallery as our next Chief of Police.”
Mallery graduated from Northern Kentucky University and has furthered his learning by completing coursework in Police Supervision and Executive Development under the Department of Criminal Justice. Additionally, he is a graduate of the Administrative Officers Course offered by the Southern Police Institute at the University of Louisville.
Having ascended through the ranks, Mallery has served in various capacities including patrolman, corporal, sergeant and lieutenant. His tenure includes roles within the criminal investigation unit, leadership in the field training program and serving as the accreditation manager, overseeing the department’s accreditation process.
“I am honored to have the opportunity to serve as chief of police in my hometown of Florence,” Mallery said. “I am committed to upholding the highest standards of integrity, professionalism and community engagement.”
Mallery will assume his duties as chief of police beginning Monday, April 1.
