INTERIM CHIEF GREG SNOW PICKED TO LEAD MIDLAND POLICE DEPARTMENT
(Feb. 19, 2025)
MIDLAND, TEXAS -- The City of Midland announced that Greg Snow will become the chief of the Midland Police Department.
Snow has served as the interim chief since the departure of Seth Herman in May 2024. Snow will be the 12th chief of the Midland Police Department since 1941.
Snow has served 26 years – his entire career – with the Midland Police Department. Positions held include: Patrol Officer, Field Training Officer, Property Crimes Detective, White Collar Crimes Detective, Patrol Sergeant, Field Training Patrol Sergeant, Patrol Lieutenant, Professional Standards Division Lieutenant, Investigative Services Bureau Deputy Chief and Interim Chief of Police.
“Chief Greg Snow’s demonstrated leadership and results in driving down the crime rate of our community make him the right choice to lead the Midland Police Department,” Midland Mayor Lori Blong said. “His commitment to safety, innovation, and community engagement will strengthen our department and enhance the trust between our officers and the people they serve. I am confident that under his leadership, MPD will continue to grow in setting the standard for excellence in public safety.”
District 2 Councilman John Norman added, “I want to express my sincere appreciation for the hiring of our new Chief of Police, Chief Greg Snow. It has been a pleasure working alongside him, and his enthusiasm for implementing new ideas is truly inspiring. His forward-thinking approach and commitment to positive change are evident, and his leadership promises great progress for our community. I am excited to see the impact of his vision and am grateful for the opportunity to collaborate with such a dedicated and dynamic leader.”
As interim chief, Snow helped implement Operation Cruise Control and Operation Intersection Intervention (programs to target those speeding) as part of the City of Midland’s Safe Passage Initiative – a commitment to safe roads in the community.
In January, MPD reported that Part 1 crimes – those deemed the most serious – were down 10.43% in 2024 (compared to 2023) and total crimes are down to their lowest level since at least 2021.
“Public safety is a top priority for Midland, and strong leadership at the helm of our police department is critical to that mission,” At-large Councilman John Burkholder stated. Chief Snow brings the experience, vision, and dedication needed to keep our community safe and build strong relationships with our residents. I look forward to working alongside him to ensure Midland continues to be a safe and thriving place for all.”
Snow grew up in Midland, and he and his wife have three daughters.
The Midland Police Department is budgeted for 275 sworn and non-sworn employees. Its proposed expenditures for fiscal year 2025 are $42.359 million – a 1.1% increase over the budgeted amount for FY 2024.
Midland Police Department chiefs going back to 1941
--L.P. McCasland, April 6-Sept. 1, 1941
--L.H. Tyson, Oct. 31, 1942-Jan. 29, 1943
--Jack Ellington, Jan. 29, 1943-June 15, 1951
--C.R. “Rube” Hemingway, June 16, 1951-April 25, 1952
--Harold S. Wallace, May 22, 1952-May 31, 1976
--Wayne Gideon, May 31, 1976-June 30, 1986
--Richard Czech, Dec. 1, 1986-Nov. 30, 1997
--John Urby, Dec. 1, 1997-April 30, 2007
--Price Robinson, Dec. 15, 2008-Aug. 31, 2017
--Steve Henry, Jan. 1, 2018-April 20, 2018
--Seth Herman, Dec. 14, 2018-May 21, 2024
Source: City of Midland