St. Petersburg Chief of Police earns top honor, recognized for ability to unite people
July 22, 2021 - St. Petersburg Chief of Police Tony Holloway has been named the Florida Police Chiefs Association Executive of the Year for 2020. The Chief Executive and Command Officer of the Year awards recognize individuals for exceptional performance and support and advancement of the law enforcement profession, according to St. Petersburg Police Department's announcement on Wednesday. As mentioned in his nomination, “Chief Holloway’s calm demeanor and ability to unite people, regardless of their different opinions or beliefs, makes consensus and progress possible. Chief Holloway is an asset to the law enforcement profession and a leader much needed during these uncertain times.”St. Pete Mayor Rick Kriseman also tweeted about the announcement and said, "There's a reason I took my time to find the right person in 2014."