When Fishers Police Chief Mitch Thompson stepped down from the top job on the force July 30th, following an arrest for operating a vehicle while intoxicated (OWI), his second in command Ed Gebhart was named acting chief. You can now remove the term “acting” from Gebhart’s title. Mayor Scott Fadness has announced Ed Gebhart as the new police chief for the City of Fishers.
“I’m honored to serve Fishers residents and the men and women of the Fishers Police Department as Chief of Police,” said Chief Gebhart. “Our department will fundamentally hold the safety and security of our city, the future of our children, and the honor of our officers to the highest standards.”
Chief Gebhart’s swearing-in ceremony has been set for Friday, September 7th.
“During his nearly two decades with the City, Assistant Chief Gebhart has demonstrated thoughtful, proactive leadership and adaptability,” said Mayor Fadness. “Through his career experience as a member of the SWAT team, a field training officer and patrol commander, and most recently as Assistant Chief where he led the development of the Fishers Crimewatch App, Gebhart has demonstrated the resident-centered approach and entrepreneurial thinking that we pride ourselves on as a City. I am confident that Chief Gebhart will lead our police department with this same dedication, putting our residents’ needs first and ensuring that Fishers continues to lead the nation as a safe city.”
During his law enforcement career, Officer Gebhart has served in many roles, including helping to create the technology-based Crime Watch program, where citizens may report suspected crimes through a cell phone app. Gebhart has been a patrol officer, investigator, detective, sergeant, and patrol lieutenant all prior to his current rank, captain in the investigations unit, a role he has held since 2014. Gannon holds a Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice and anticipates earning his Masters Degree in Criminal Justice in Spring 2019.
Gebhart holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Criminal Justice. In 2012, he graduated from the FBI National Academy (Class 251) and has since completed FBI Law Enforcement Executive Development Seminar (LEEDS) and Police Chief Executive Program.