The Davis Police Department has been guided by a variety of people over the course of time.
| Police Chief |
| Term of Service |
| Darren Pytel |
| January 2016 to present |
| Landy Black |
| April 2007 to December 2015 |
| 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 |
