With the retirement of Allen Police Chief, Brian Harvey, comes a new face to the department. On Feb. 1, 2024, Steve Dye will step into the position.
A ceremony to swear in Dye will be held from 3-5 p.m. at Allen Senior Recreation Center (451 St Mary Dr, Allen) on Thursday, Feb. 1. A reception with light refreshments will be held after the swearing-in ceremony.
Dye, who recently concluded his tenure as Grand Prairie city manager, boasts an extensive career, having served as the police chief in Grand Prairie from 2011 to 2020. With a desire to re-enter law enforcement, Dye aims to contribute to his 35 years of diverse experience, including roles in Houston, Arlington, Garland and Colleyville.
“We are fortunate to have another seasoned veteran step into this critical leadership role and continue to build upon the great police department Chief Harvey will leave behind,” City Manager Eric Ellwanger previously said.
As Local Profile previously reported, on Feb. 7, 2012, Chief Harvey took the oath of office, becoming the fifth Chief of Police in Allen. Before assuming this role, he concluded a 32-year career in law enforcement, retiring as Deputy Chief of Police from the Dallas Police Department.
“It has been my privilege to serve this great community and the fine men and women of the Allen Police Department,” Harvey said.
Harvey served as chief when the Allen Premium Outlets shooting claimed eight lives on May 6, 2023.
“It’s difficult to summarize all the accomplishments of the Chief’s tenure with Allen,” City Manager Eric Ellwanger said in an official statement. “What really speaks volumes about his leadership are the relationships he has built within the organization, the community and our region that have positioned Allen to be connected and ready to respond to any threat that might occur. That was never more evident than on May 6 and the weeks that followed.”
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