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Tyndall promoted to Greenville Chief of Police

PRE News & Ideas | By Annette Weston
Published May 29, 2025 at 6:51 AM EDT
Interim Chief Richard Tyndall has been promoted to Chief of Police for the Greenville Police Department.
City of Greenville
Interim Chief Richard Tyndall has been promoted to Chief of Police for the Greenville Police Department.

Interim Chief Richard Tyndall has been promoted to Chief of Police for the Greenville Police Department.

City officials say the Greenville native has been with the department for more than 20 years, and his promotion is effective on May 31.

City Manager Michael Cowin said it was clear the department had the talent internally to do the job and a national search was not necessary.

GPD Police Chief Ted Sauls announced his retirement in February, after nearly three decades on the job.

A swearing-in ceremony for Tyndall will take place on Monday at 11 a.m. in the Council Chambers of City Hall.
Annette Weston
Annette is originally a Midwest gal, born and raised in Michigan, but with career stops in many surrounding states, the Pacific Northwest, and various parts of the southeast. An award-winning journalist and mother of four, Annette moved to eastern North Carolina in 2019 to be closer to family – in particular, her two young grandchildren. It’s possible that a -27 day with a -68 windchill in Minnesota may have also played a role in that decision. In her spare time, Annette does a lot of kiddo cuddling, reading, and producing the coolest Halloween costumes anyone has ever seen. She has also worked as a diversity and inclusion facilitator serving school districts and large corporations. It’s the people that make this beautiful area special, and she wants to share those stories that touch the hearts of others. If you have a story idea to share, please reach out by email to westona@cravencc.edu.
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