09/09/2026
LET’S TALK ABOUT LEADERSHIP...
If I have the honor of becoming your next Chief of Police, I will not sit behind a desk and give orders. I will lead from the front.
The first thing I plan to do, is put on the uniform, work alongside our patrol officers, and spend time on every shift. I want to know the challenges our officers are facing, hear their ideas, and understand more clearly what they need to do their jobs effectively.
But leadership isn’t only about supporting the men and women wearing the badge...
It’s also about YOU.
I believe the people of Altus deserve a Police Department that is:
1.) Transparent ~ You should know how your department is performing.
2.) Accessible ~ My door will be open to our citizens and our officers when needed.
3.) Accountable ~ We will measure ourselves by results, not excuses.
4.) Proactive ~ We need to address problems before they become bigger problems. Become more proactive versus reactive.
5.) Community-focused ~ A strong relationship between police and citizens makes our community safer.
6.) Forward-thinking ~ Training, technology and modern policing are constantly changing, and we need to change with them.
One of the things I want to establish is a monthly Chief’s Report, giving our community a transparent look at the work being done by our Police Department. This means calls for service, arrests, community involvement and other measurable accomplishments... You deserve to know what your Police Department is doing for you.
I’m not running for Chief of Police because I think I have all the answers. I’m running because I’m willing to listen, work, lead and be accountable. This is something I am willing to take head on to better serve our amazing community!
After 21 years in law enforcement and a lifetime of calling Altus home, our community means the world to me.
This isn't about one person... It’s about building a stronger Police Department and an even stronger Altus.. a safer tomorrow!
🇺🇸 Devin Dickerson
Candidate for Altus Chief of Police — 2027
Trusted Leadership. Integrity. Transparency.