June 12, 2024
MARIETTA – Approved at a Special Called Meeting on Wednesday, June 12, 2024, the City of Marietta is pleased to announce that Interim Police Chief David Beam has been selected to serve as the Chief of the Marietta Police Department. The following are a list of some of the highlights of Chief Beam’s background and experience:
38 years with Marietta P.D. Began as an Officer in 1986.
Promoted to Deputy Chief in 1999
Interim Police Chief July 2006 – January 2007, and January 2024 – Present
Interim Director of Human Resources July 2014 – January 2015
Adjunct Instructor of Criminal Justice Kennesaw State University January 2008 – May 2016
Member of City of Marietta Pension Board 1999- 2006
Leadership Cobb Class of 2006
President of Rotary Club of Marietta Metro 2006-2007
Life Member of the International Association of Chiefs of Police
Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice Eastern Kentucky University 1989
Master of Public Administration Kennesaw State University 1997
Harvard University JFK School Senior Executives Program 2000
GACP Chief Officer Training School 2005
Georgia Law Enforcement Executive Development 2009
The process to fill the position was extensive and included comprehensive background checks and panel interviews with qualified candidates. Following this deliberate process, City Manager Bill Bruton Jr. determined that David Beam would be his recommended choice to City Council. Following the required 14 days of public notice, City Council unanimously approved this recommendation, and Chief Beam was sworn into office by Mayor Steve Tumlin. Mr. Bruton remarked, “It is my belief that David will be an excellent Chief. He has served in every part of the Department during his 38 years of service and has been a Deputy Chief since 1999. At one point I also appointed Interim Chief Beam as the Interim Personnel Director because of my faith in his abilities. I held off on opening up the hiring process on the position to allow Interim Chief Beam to have the opportunity to show what he could do, and the excellent results are there for everyone to see.”
“It is my distinct honor to have been appointed as Chief of Police of the Marietta Police Department,” said Chief Beam. “I want to thank the City Manager, Mayor, and City Council for having confidence in me to lead the department. I look forward to working together with the dedicated officers and staff of the Marietta Police Department to continue the department’s long heritage of providing the ultimate in protection and service to the Marietta community. The City of Marietta is served by a diverse, well-trained, intelligent, brave, dedicated, and loyal group of police officers and staff. They are true professionals and carry a servant’s heart. We will continue to work as a cohesive team to keep Marietta as the safest all-around city to live, learn, work and play.”