New Albany Police Chief Gregory Jones to retire after 37 years
New Albany City Council has scheduled a retirement proclamation for Chief Gregory Jones as the city seeks his replacement.
The New Albany Police Department headquarters building on Village Hall Road in New Albany, Ohio.
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Police Chief Greg Jones will retire in November from the New Albany Police Department after 37 years of dedicated service to the community.
New Albany City Council is scheduled to hold a council meeting Tuesday, Nov. 3, at Village Hall, 99 W. Main St.
The meeting agenda includes a proclamation celebrating Police Chief Gregory Jones on his distinguished service with the New Albany Police Department and congratulating him on his retirement.
The agenda also lists an Auditor of State commendation for Chief Gregory Jones to be presented by regional liaison Scott Brown on behalf of Ohio Auditor of State Keith Faber.
Jones began working in New Albany as a patrol officer in 1989, when the village encompassed one square mile, had 918 residents, and had no business park.
Jones has served as police chief since 2013.
The city has grown to more than 11,000 residents.
As police chief, Jones oversees services for a New Albany daytime population approaching 25,000, with 16,000 employees in the New Albany International Business Park.
During Chief Jones’ tenure, the department expanded to more than 55 police officers, dispatchers, and professional staff to meet the needs of a growing community.
Under his leadership, the department earned accreditation in 2019 and reaccreditation in 2023 from the Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies, meeting more than 180 policing standards in a three-year process.
“It’s been 37 years with the department, and it’s time to pass the torch to a new chief. I really appreciate all of the support the community and the City have provided me and our team, and I’m grateful for our outstanding staff. The department will be in good hands moving forward,” Jones said in the city news release.
The city has started soliciting applicants for Jones' replacement, with an annual salary of $143,096 to $178,870.
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Police Chief Greg Jones will retire in November from the New Albany Police Department after 37 years of dedicated service to the community.
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Police Chief Greg Jones will retire from the New Albany Police Department in November after 37 years of dedicated service to the community.
The city has grown to more than 11,000 residents.
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When Chief Jones joined the department as a patrol officer in 1989, New Albany covered just one square mile and was home to 918 residents. Today, the city has grown to more than 11,000 residents.
During Chief Jones’ tenure, the department expanded to more than 55 police officers, dispatchers, and professional staff to meet the needs of a growing community.
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During Chief Jones’ tenure, the department expanded to more than 55 police officers, dispatchers and professional staff to meet the needs of a growing community.
Under his leadership, the department earned accreditation in 2019 and reaccreditation in 2023 from the Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies, meeting more than 180 policing standards in a three-year process.
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Under Chief Jones’ leadership, the New Albany Police Department earned accreditation in 2019 and reaccreditation in 2023 from the Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies (CALEA), certifying that the department has established best practices that meet a national standard of excellence. Achieving accreditation was a three-year process that required the department to meet more than 180 policing standards.
The department will be in good hands moving forward,” Jones said in the city news release.
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“It’s been 37 years with the department, and it’s time to pass the torch to a new chief. I really appreciate all of the support the community and the City have provided me and our team, and I’m grateful for our outstanding staff. The department will be in good hands moving forward,” Chief Jones said.
City Council · 2026-11-03 · agenda
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New Albany City Council is scheduled to hold a council meeting Tuesday, Nov. 3, at Village Hall, 99 W. Main St.
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COUNCIL MEETING AGENDA Tuesday, November 3, 2026 6:30 pm Village Hall, 99 W. Main Street, New Albany, Ohio 43054
The meeting agenda includes a proclamation celebrating Police Chief Gregory Jones on his distinguished service with the New Albany Police Department and congratulating him on his retirement.
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Proclamation Celebrating Police Chief Gregory Jones on His Distinguished Service with the New Albany Police Department and Congratulating Him on His Retirement
The agenda also lists an Auditor of State commendation for Chief Gregory Jones to be presented by regional liaison Scott Brown on behalf of Ohio Auditor of State Keith Faber.
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Ohio Auditor of State Keith Faber’s Commendation for Chief Gregory Jones – Scott Brown, regional liaison, Auditor of State
https://newalbanyohio.org/administration/greg-jones-2/
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Jones began working in New Albany as a patrol officer in 1989, when the village encompassed one square mile, had 918 residents, and had no business park.
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Greg Jones began working in New Albany as a patrol officer in 1989. At that time, New Albany encompassed one square mile, the population was 918 residents, and there was no business park.
As police chief, Jones oversees services for a New Albany daytime population approaching 25,000, with 16,000 employees in the New Albany International Business Park.
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Today, as police chief, he oversees a combined staff of more than 30 police, dispatch and support staff, serving a New Albany daytime population approaching 25,000, with 16,000 employees in the New Albany International Business Park.
https://www.yahoo.com/news/us/articles/albany-police-chief-greg-jones-152215776.html
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Jones has served as police chief since 2013.
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Jones has been serving as police chief since 2013.
The city has started soliciting applicants for Jones' replacement, with an annual salary of $143,096 to $178,870.
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The city has already started soliciting applicants for Jones' replacement, with an annual salary of $143,096 to $178,870.