LOCAL · OH · 2020-2021
Thomas Quinlan
Columbus PD Commissioner / Chief · Ohio
On the record
Demoted Jan 2021 amid Andre Hill shooting fallout
Background
Thomas Quinlan (—) was Ohio's Columbus PD Commissioner / Chief of Columbus 2020–2021 (1 year). Took office after Kim Jacobs; succeeded by Elaine Bryant. Note: Demoted Jan 2021 amid Andre Hill shooting fallout. Same-year political environment (2020): Governor Mike DeWine; Attorney General Dave Yost; Secretary of State Frank LaRose.
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Others who held this office in Ohio
- Elaine Bryant (2021-present)
- Kim Jacobs (2013-2019)
- Walter Distelzweig (2009-2013)
- James Jackson (1990-2009)