New Deputy Police Chief Oliver Morris

LAPD News:

Cmdr. Oliver Morris has been selected to fill the Deputy Chief position at the Los Alamos Police Department (LAPD). The position became available with the recent retirement of Jason Wardlow-Herrera.

Morris began his career with LAPD Feb. 2, 2004 after graduating from San Diego State University with a bachelor’s in criminal justice. 

He began as an Officer and has served as Corporal, Los Alamos Middle School (LAMS) Resource Officer, Patrol Sergeant, Detective Sergeant, member of the Bomb Squad, and Operations Commander. 

He also has served the Community as a past president for the Los Alamos Public Safety Association (LAPSA), North Region Coordinator for the New Mexico Special Olympics Torch Run, LAMS track and football assistant coach, Los Alamos Public Schools spelling bee judge, and now as President for the Rotary Club of Los Alamos. 

In 2019 Morris graduated from the National FBI Academy.

“Oliver is an exceptional Officer and individual who has embodied the Core Beliefs of the Department throughout his career,” Police Chief Dino Sgambellone said. “I am excited for the Department and community and am honored to serve alongside Oliver in his new role as the Deputy Chief.”

The promotion will be effective Jan. 23, 2022.