James Hunt Appointed as King City Police Chief

 

City of King City Manager Steve Adams announced on Tuesday, April 18 the appointment of James Hunt as the City’s new Chief of Police.  Hunt has been serving in the Interim Chief role since December 30 and prior to that was the City of King Police Captain.

 

According to Steve Adams, “We are very fortunate to have someone with Interim Chief Hunt’s experience, character, leadership skills and expertise to serve as the City’s next Police Chief.  He is committed to continuing and expanding community outreach efforts, has been closely involved in the implementation of a broad range of new technology over the past couple years under Chief Boyd, and he is well respected by Police staff and everyone in the City organization.  Therefore, I believe he is uniquely qualified to step into the Police Chief position and continue the progress under way in improving all aspects of public safety for our community.  I am excited for this opportunity and look forward to working with him.”

 

James Hunt has a Bachelor of Science degree in Criminal Justice Management from Union Institute & University and a Master of Science Degree in Law Enforcement and Public Safety Leadership from the University of San Diego.  He has over 31 years of experience in law enforcement, including 26.5 years in various assignments with the San Jose Police Department, 3.5 years with the Greenfield Police Department as Captain and Acting Chief of Police, and over one year as the Captain with the King City Police Department. 

 

Captain Hunt said: “I am honored to be selected as the next Chief of Police for the King City Police Department.  I want to thank City Manager Adams and Council for believing in me and trusting me with this great responsibility.  I would also like to thank former Chief of Police Keith Boyd for giving me the opportunity to work in such a great environment.  I do not take this responsibility lightly and will do my best to move the department forward and serve the community with honor and integrity.”

 

The new appointment will take effect on Tuesday night, May 9. Interim Chief Hunt will be sworn is as the new permanent Chief of Police at the City Council meeting on May 9, which will take place at 6:00 p.m. in the City Council Chambers, 212 S. Vanderhurst Avenue.  The public is invited to attend or may participate via zoom at https://bit.ly/3e0zvaR.