The Chief
Phoenix Police Chief Matthew Giordano brings more than 30 years of law enforcement experience to his current role as Phoenix Police Chief. Chief Giordano started his career with the Phoenix Police Department in 1994 as an officer and spent nearly 23 years in service to the City of Phoenix before retiring as a Commander. During his tenure with Phoenix, he worked in various precincts and bureaus including South Mountain and Central City, Tactical Support Bureau, Community Engagement Bureau, Public Affairs Bureau, Traffic Bureau, and Family Investigations Bureau.
Chief Giordano retired from Phoenix PD in 2017 to become Executive Chief of the Maricopa County Sheriff’s Office where he oversaw the day-to-day law enforcement operations. From there Chief Giordano was appointed in 2018 as the Executive Director of the Arizona Peace Officer Standards and Training Board (AZPOST). In that position he led statewide efforts to elevate training standards, promote transparency, and reinforce officer accountability. His background in policing, leadership, and statewide training and accountability efforts position him well to lead the Department into the future.
Holding a Bachelor of Science Degree in Purchasing and Logistics Management from Arizona State University, Chief Giordano went on to earn a Master of Education from Northern Arizona University
Chief Giordano has been married for more than 30 years to his wife Kelly, a first-grade schoolteacher. They have three adult children and one grandchild. One of Chief Giordano’s sons followed in his father’s footsteps and is a police officer for the City of Mesa.
