City of West Des Moines, IA
12/22/2025 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 12/22/2025 13:58
Craig Bellamy selected to serve as new West Des Moines Police Chief
West Des Moines City Manager Tom Hadden has selected Craig Bellamy to serve as the City's new Police Chief. Bellamy will begin his new position on February 2, 2026. West Des Moines' current Police Chief, Chris Scott, announced his retirement earlier this year.
Bellamy has 31 years of diverse law enforcement experience with the police department in Houston, Texas, where he currently serves as a Captain. He began his career in Houston as a patrol officer in 1994 and worked his way up through several divisions as an Accident Investigator and DWI Task Force Officer, Nightshift Jail Sergeant, Dayshift Administrative Sergeant, DWI Task Force Lieutenant, Radar Task Force Lieutenant, and TAC Lieutenant. As a Captain, he served as Commander of the South Gessner Patrol Division, Gang Division, Cyber and Financial Crimes Division, Academy and Training Division, Tactical Operations Department and Kingwood Patrol Division.
Bellamy has a Bachelor of Arts degree in Sociology from Baylor University and a Master of Science in Law Enforcement Executive Leadership from California Southern University.
Hadden said Bellamy brings all the right qualities to West Des Moines. "His resume is impressive and his breadth of experience will be valuable as we continue to grow our community," he said. "I'm looking forward to working with him as our new Police Chief."
Hadden also praised Chief Scott for his leadership and dedication to West Des Moines. "Chief Scott has been a great asset to the department, and we wish him nothing but the best in his retirement," he said.
Bellamy has 31 years of diverse law enforcement experience with the police department in Houston, Texas, where he currently serves as a Captain. He began his career in Houston as a patrol officer in 1994 and worked his way up through several divisions as an Accident Investigator and DWI Task Force Officer, Nightshift Jail Sergeant, Dayshift Administrative Sergeant, DWI Task Force Lieutenant, Radar Task Force Lieutenant, and TAC Lieutenant. As a Captain, he served as Commander of the South Gessner Patrol Division, Gang Division, Cyber and Financial Crimes Division, Academy and Training Division, Tactical Operations Department and Kingwood Patrol Division.
Bellamy has a Bachelor of Arts degree in Sociology from Baylor University and a Master of Science in Law Enforcement Executive Leadership from California Southern University.
Hadden said Bellamy brings all the right qualities to West Des Moines. "His resume is impressive and his breadth of experience will be valuable as we continue to grow our community," he said. "I'm looking forward to working with him as our new Police Chief."
Hadden also praised Chief Scott for his leadership and dedication to West Des Moines. "Chief Scott has been a great asset to the department, and we wish him nothing but the best in his retirement," he said.
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