Darren Gault (MOL, CPC, CSSP) — CEO

Certified Police Chief and FBI National Academy graduate with 28+ years of law enforcement leadership, modernizing policing, strengthening community trust, and driving organizational transformation through integrity, innovation, and results. I am a seasoned law enforcement professional with more than 28 years of service and over two decades in supervisory and executive leadership. As Chief of Police, I focus on building safer communities by modernizing policing practices, fostering trust, and implementing innovative solutions that address today’s most complex public safety challenges. My career has spanned criminal investigations, narcotics and gang enforcement, violent crime reduction, covert operations, financial crimes, and internal affairs. These experiences, combined with my training as a Certified Police Chief and graduate of the FBI National Academy (#269), allow me to make sound, strategic decisions rooted in integrity and evidence-based practices. Beyond enforcement, I bring expertise in organizational leadership, labor relations, union negotiations, and fiscal management. I am passionate about developing people and transforming cultures—ensuring that officers are supported, trained, and equipped with the tools they need to succeed. My background in media relations, public speaking, and community engagement underscores my commitment to transparency and trust. I also serve as faculty and Advisory Board member at Black Hawk College, where I designed and teach a Police-Community Relations course—helping prepare the next generation of leaders to bridge divides and strengthen collaboration. I am driven by a simple mission: lead with integrity, innovate with purpose, and build partnerships that create lasting impact for both the department and the community we serve. Excellence in Leadership

Stackforce AI infers this person is a law enforcement leader with expertise in community engagement and organizational transformation.

Location: Moline, Illinois, United States

Experience: 27 yrs 10 mos