City of Troy appoints Josh Jones as new police chief

TROY — The city of Troy has announced that Josh Jones has been appointed as the new chief of police for the Troy Police Department.

His appointment was confirmed at a Troy City Council meeting Dec. 16.

Troy City Manager Frank Nastasi preceded Jones as the city’s chief of police.

Jones, who was previously a captain for the Troy Police Department, began serving as active chief during the city’s search for a city manager last fall.

Nastasi was unanimously selected to serve as Troy’s city manager at a City Council meeting last November.

Jones has more than two decades of experience with the Troy Police Department.

“I am truly honored and excited to serve the Troy Police Department and this community as Police Chief,” Jones stated in a press release. “In my 25 years with the department I have had the opportunity to work alongside some great people. I step into this role with a supportive City Council, a strong city staff, and a Police Department full of dedicated men and women. We are in a good place, and ready to continue serving our residents by providing high level and professional law enforcement service to ensure a safe community for all.”

The city of Troy shared a press release about Jones’ promotion.

“A dedicated member of the Troy Police Department for the past 25 years, Chief Jones brings a wealth of experience, leadership, and a strong commitment to public safety to his new role,” the release stated.

Jones has a Bachelor of Arts degree in criminal justice from Western Michigan University and is a graduate of the Northwestern University School of Police Staff and Command.

He began his career in 2000 with the Troy Police Department as a patrol officer in the operations section and later served as a special investigations detective. He was promoted to sergeant in 2012.

Jones’ experience also includes overseeing the investigation services division and serving as a public information officer and a team commander for the tactical support team.

“I am fully supportive of the selection of Joshua Jones as the City of Troy’s newest Police Chief,” Nastasi said in an email. “Chief Jones has an extensive law enforcement background, a strong commitment to the Troy community and has shown time-and-time again that he serves with integrity. With Chief Jones now leading the Troy Police Department I am certain it will continue to provide the highest level of safety and community service.”

Troy Mayor Ethan Baker also weighed in on Jones’ appointment.

“The Troy Police Department has always exemplified the highest level of commitment to our community’s safety and I am certain with Joshua Jones now serving as Police Chief that commitment will continue,” Baker stated via email.

For more information, visit troymi.gov/departments/police/index.php.