The Statesville Police Department and the City of Statesville have announced the promotion of Captain John C. Galliher to the position of Assistant Police Chief.
Assistant Chief Galliher began his law enforcement career with the Statesville Police Department in 2010. Sponsored through Basic Law Enforcement Training (BLET), he started in the Patrol Division on A Squad and has spent his entire career with the department. Over time, he has held various leadership roles across patrol and specialized divisions.
His past assignments include serving as a Patrol Officer, Investigator/Corporal in the Criminal Investigations Division, Sergeant over Bravo Squad in the Patrol Division, Sergeant in the Community Services Division, Captain of Community Services, and most recently, Captain of the Criminal Investigations Division.
In his new role, Galliher will continue to oversee the Criminal Investigations and Narcotics divisions. He will also assume responsibility for the department’s Communications Center and Records Division. Additionally, he will lead the planned integration of Fire Dispatch operations into the SPD Communications Center, part of the city’s efforts to strengthen emergency response services.
Galliher is a graduate of the Southern Police Institute’s Administrative Officers Course at the University of Louisville and has completed the FBI-LEEDA Leadership Trilogy. He holds an Advanced Law Enforcement Certificate and was awarded the SPD Life-Saving Award in 2011. He is currently pursuing a master’s degree in public administration.
The Assistant Police Chief position plays a central role in supporting the Chief of Police in the planning, implementation, and evaluation of department operations. It also includes oversight of key divisions, policy development, and collaboration with community stakeholders.
“Assistant Chief Galliher brings valuable experience, a thoughtful leadership style, and a deep understanding of our community to this important position,” said Chief David Onley. “His dedication to the Statesville Police Department and to the citizens we serve makes him well-suited to help guide the department forward.”
The Statesville Police Department and the City of Statesville congratulated Assistant Chief Galliher on his promotion and thanked him for his continued service and leadership.
