GPD Chief Kolenya Thomas Swearing-In Ceremony

This meeting was the swearing-in ceremony for Kalenia "KZ" Thomas as the new police chief of the City of Greenville, North Carolina, held on September 3, 2026. The event included formal presentations, an invocation, and remarks highlighting Chief Thomas's historic appointment as the first female and first African-American female police chief in Greenville. Chief Thomas outlined her vision for the department, emphasizing leadership development, crime reduction through data-driven policing, community partnership, officer wellness, and the use of technology to enhance public safety. While the ceremony focused on leadership and community engagement, no specific procurement, contracting, or budget decisions were discussed during the event.