The Davis Police Department has been guided by a variety of people over the course of time.
| Police Chief | Term of Service |
| Landy Black | April 2007 to present |
| James Hyde | September 2003 to June 2006 |
| Martin C. Ruiz | 2000 to December 2002 |
| Jerry A. Gonzales | 1996 to 2000 |
| Phillip V. Coleman | 1989 to 1996 |
| Victor W. Mentink | 1980 to 1988 |
| B.D. Bartholomew | 1961 to 1980 |
| Arthur Lukeman | 1960 to 1961 |
| Frank Hamilton | 1946 to 1960 |
| Floyd Gattrell | 1927 to 1946 |
