Biography
Assistant Chief Aaron Gardner started with the Fife Police Department in September of 2006. Prior to working for the Fife Police Department, he worked for the City of Milton and the City of Lacey Police Departments. Assistant Chief Gardner has worked Patrol, Traffic, K-9, Field Training Officer, Patrol Sergeant, and Captain prior to assuming his current duties in 2018.
Assistant Chief Gardner received his Bachelor’s Degree in Criminal Justice from Washington State University. Aaron is a graduate of the Northwest Law Enforcement Command College, as well as Session 277 of the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) National Academy, Leadership in Police Organizations, and Session 63 of the Senior Management Institute for Police.
Assistant Chief Gardner currently oversees the Operations Division.