Administration
Chief of Police Randy Oaks
Appointed January 1, 2006.
His qualifications include:
- 33 years of progressive law enforcement experience.
- Trained and experienced law enforcement investigator, administrator and leader.
- Drug Enforcement Administration Leadership and Tactical Instructor.
- International Association of Chief of Police Leadership instructor.
- Metropolitan Police Department Biological Terrorism Instructor.
- Graduate Novus University, B.S. – Criminal Justice
Message from the Chief
The strength of a Police Department is deeply rooted in the community we serve. Prescott PD is a leader in the region as a public safety service provider because of its partnerships with the community, other city departments, and neighboring public safety agencies.
The men and women of Prescott Police Department are among the finest in professional law enforcement and I am proud to serve at the helm of the Department.
We are grateful to the many citizen volunteers who work tirelessly, and without compensation to support the efforts of our full-time members. “Citizens on Patrol” is just one example as a model program for providing convenience services to the community and “eyes and ears” for our sworn officers.
We hope you agree that the Prescott Police Department is achieving its goal of excellence in public safety services and welcome your comments.
Randy Oaks,
Chief of Police
Deputy Chief of Police Michael Kabbel
Mike Kabbel was appointed Deputy Chief of the Support Division with the Prescott Police Department on July 1, 2006. He is a trained, experienced law enforcement administrator, public speaker, facilitator and instructor.
During his 23 years of progressive law enforcement experience, Mike has been involved in a broad spectrum of assignments with the Arizona State University Police Department, Tempe Narcotics Task Force and the University of Texas at San Antonio Police Department. During his 18 years with the Prescott Police Department, Mike has been involved in all facets within the department. As the Support Divisions’ Deputy Chief, Mike oversees Community Services, Property and Evidence, Crime Prevention and the Records Section. He likewise leads the Special Enforcement Unit, Traffic, SWAT and Investigations teams and serves as the Prescott Police Department liaison at the Regional Communications Center.
Prescott Police Department Employment History
18 years of service with the City of Prescott in the following ranks:
- Patrol Officer
- Detective
- Community Services Sergeant
- Investigations Sergeant
- Patrol Lieutenant
- Communications Lieutenant/Director
- Deputy Chief of Police
Education, Affiliations and Highlights
- AA Criminal Justice Degree from Yavapai College
- 17 Credit Hours towards BA Degree from the University of Virginia
- Graduate of the FBI National Academy
- Incident Command Systems - ICS 100, 200, 300, 400 and 700 - Federal Emergency Management Agency
- YMCA Board of Directors
- Truth Verification Board of Directors
- International Association of Credit Card Investigators
- International Association of Financial Crime Investigators
- International Association of Chief of Police
- Arizona Association of Chief of Police
- International Association of Certified Voice Stress Analysts
- Arizona Chapter of International Association of Arson Investigators
- Association of Certified Fraud Examiners
- Rocky Mountain Information Network
- Association of Public Safety Communications Officials
- Managed a combined Police/Fire Regional Communications Center
- Law Enforcement Proficiency Instructor
- Specialized Fraud and Arson Investigator
- Northern Arizona Regional Training Academy Instructor
- Defensive Tactics and Firearms Training Instructor