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Colleen Smullen was the department's fifteenth Chief of Police.  Chief Smullen held the position from December 2009 through February 2010.

Ronald M. Quagliani was the department's fourteenth Chief of Police.  Chief Quagliani held the position from 2005 through December 2009.

Russ Kniehl was the department's thirteenth Chief of Police.  Chief Kniehl held the position from 2000 to June 30, 2005.

Michael J. Kelly was the twelfth Chief of Police and held the position from 1994 to his untimely death on November 12, 2000.

Harry J. Carroll was the department's eleventh Chief of Police and held the position from 1988 to 1994.

Michael D'Errico was the department's tenth Chief of Police and held the position from 1982 to 1988.

Joseph Figaro was the department's ninth Chief of Police and held the position in 1982.

Salvatore Malinconico was the department's eighth Chief of Police and held the position from 1978 to 1982.

Joseph W. Harvey was the department's seventh Chief of Police and held the position from 1969 to 1978.

Michael Onofrio was the department's sixth Chief of Police and held the position from 1960 to 1969.

John F. Monahan was the department's fifth Chief of Police and held the position from 1955 to 1960.
 

James P. Cannon was the department's fourth Chief of Police and held the position from 1948 to 1955.

Harry W. Tuttle was the department's third Chief of Police and held the position from 1924 to 1948.  Chief Tuttle's tenure of 24 years is currently the longest of any Chief.
 

Robert French was the department's second Chief of Police and held the position from 1921 to 1924.

John M. Loomis was the West Haven Police Department's first Chief of Police. Chief Loomis was sworn in as Chief of Police on May 12, 1908.  Chief Loomis held this position until 1921.