Chief of Police
CHIEF JAYE LOGGINS
Chief James “Jaye” A. Loggins was formally named as the 6th Chief of Police on Monday, October 25, 2021. Chief Loggins served as Deputy Chief under Chief Ted Cook’s (MBPD 5th Chief of Police) Administration. Chief Loggins also briefly served as the Acting Chief of Police following Chief Cook’s retirement announcement. Chief Loggins is no stranger to the Mountain Brook Police Department and has been serving with the Department since 1996. Chief Loggins has served and supervised in every division throughout the department; including promotion to executive management and oversight of the daily operations of the Agency at the ranks of Captain and Deputy Chief.
Chief Loggins graduated from the University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB) with a degree in Justice Science in 2001. Loggins will also receive his Master's Degree in Criminal Justice from Jacksonville State University in 2022. Chief Loggins is a recipient of the FBI LEEDA (Law Enforcement Executive Development Academy) Trilogy Award and is a graduate of FBI L.E.E.D.S. Chief Loggins has also completed the APSLA (Alabama Public Safety Leadership Academy) and MPACT (The Managers Preparing to Accomplish Change Today) Programs. Chief Loggins graduated from the Alabama Advanced Criminal Justice Academy (AACJA) at the Montgomery Police Department in 1996. Since becoming a member of the force, his leadership and skills have been recognized by the Agency as a tremendous asset - earning him several awards including the rare feat, “Officer of the Year” twice. Chief Loggins was a longstanding member of the Tactical Operations Unit where he received advanced training at the federal, state, and local levels as a Certified Tactical Operator.
Chief Loggins expresses his appreciation to the City Leadership for entrusting him with the safety and security of the citizens of Mountain Brook. Chief Loggins would also like to thank Chief Cook for his mentorship and lasting friendship over the years.
Chief Loggins looks forward to continuing to exceed the expectation demanded of this agency by its citizens.
