Paola has a new Police Chief. Eric Jenkins, who had been serving as Paola’s Interim Chief of Police ever since former Chief Don Poore retired in April 2020, is now officially the City’s new Police Chief as of November 21st. Acting City Manager, Randi Shannon says she and the Paola City Council “have the utmost confidence that Chief Jenkins will continue to lead the Paola Police Department with integrity, respect and strength”.
Jenkins began his law enforcement career with the City of Paola in 2007. Since then he has served as Master Patrol Officer, Patrol Sergeant and Patrol Lieutenant. In 2018 he was promoted to Administrative Captain. He says he is honored to serve a community that has provided so much for him professionally and personally and looks forward to continuing to lead the department while working with the community to provide the best services possible. He emphasizes the department has made great strides with its community involvement and he’s eager to continue the “Community First” mindset.
