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Sean Connolly was officially sworn in as Flagstaff Chief of Police at a ceremony held during the City Council’s work session on June 25.
Connolly, who takes over from retiring Chief of Police Dan Musselman, was sworn in during an event attended by family, friends, law enforcement officials from Phoenix and Chandler — and a surprise bagpipe performance by City of Flagstaff Senior Assistant City Attorney Marianne E. Sullivan.
Connolly, who was born in Flagstaff, served in the Phoenix Police Dept. for more than 30 years in such capacities as police commander and assistant police chief. He earned his master’s degree in educational leadership from Northern Arizona University, and a bachelor’s degree in psychology from the University of Arizona.
He officially joined the department on June 10, working with outgoing Chief of Police Musselman, meeting with various groups. He also joined members of the Flagstaff Police Department Citizen’s Liaison Committee during its monthly meeting on June 26.
Also see:
- Arizona Daily Sun — Incoming chief Connolly begins tenure with Flagstaff Police Department
- Arizona Daily Sun — City of Flagstaff names Sean Connolly as next Flagstaff police chief
- Arizona Republic — Flagstaff selects Sean Connolly, veteran of Phoenix Police Department, as city’s new police chief
