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Donald L. Shinnamon, Sr. Chief
of Police On April 28, 1997, Shinnamon, was hired as Chief of Police. Before taking the Chief's position, Shinnamon was the Deputy Chief for the Baltimore , Maryland Police Department. At the direction of Chief Shinnamon, a fresh look was given to PST vehicles. Chief Shinnamon also initiated the Mounted Unit, changed the officers' handguns to a 40 caliber H & K, and assisted Criminal Investigations Division with AFIS for forensics. Chief Shinnamon led the Gainesville Police Department to national accreditation through the Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies, Inc, which was awarded in March 1999.
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