Chief of Police
Hazel Crest Police Department
Richton Park, Illinois, United States
Mitchell R. Davis III is currently the Chief of Police for the Village of Hazel Crest, IL, just outside of Chicago. He started his law enforcement career in 1991 and is serving in his 16th total year in the capacity of Chief of Police.
Chief Davis is currently completing his dissertation titled, ‘What Affect Does Police Culture Have on Black Law Enforcement Leaders?’ for his PhD in Organizational Leadership at Concordia University of Chicago. He also holds a Master of Science Degree in Criminal Justice from the University of Cincinnati and is a graduate of Northwestern University’s School of Police Staff and Command, Class #182.
Chief Davis is currently the National 1st Vice President for the National Organization of Black Law Enforcement Executives (NOBLE).
Chief Davis is a member of the Board of Directors for the IACP and Chairman of its Juvenile Justice and Child Protection Committee.
Chief Davis is a Past President of the Illinois Association of Chiefs of Police (ILACP) 2021-2022.
Chief Davis serves as a member of the Illinois Law Enforcement Training and Standards Board and is a member of the Illinois Commission on Discrimination and Hate Crimes.
Sunday, October 19, 2025
8:00 AM - 9:30 AM MT
Strengthening Psychological Assessment Tools to Elevate Police Hiring and Promotion
Tuesday, October 21, 2025
8:00 AM - 9:30 AM MT