Mayor Deborah Frank Feinen, City Of Champaign | City Of Champaign website
Mayor Deborah Frank Feinen, City Of Champaign | City Of Champaign website
Champaign Police Chief Timothy T. Tyler has announced the appointment of Gregory Manzana as Deputy Chief of Operations for the Champaign Police Department. Manzana, a long-serving member of the department, will oversee several specialized units and the Uniform Patrol Division.
"The Champaign Police Department has a history of leadership in our region and across our profession," said Tyler. "Today, I am proud to continue that legacy through the promotion of an exceptional leader by promoting Gregory Manzana to the role of Deputy Chief of Police."
In his new role, Manzana will manage operations including the Crisis Intervention Team, SWAT, Field Training, Explosive Ordinance Disposal, and K-9 Units. The Patrol Division is responsible for responding to over 50,000 calls annually and includes 75 officers among its staff.
Manzana joined the Champaign Police Department in 2002 and has held positions such as Lieutenant, Sergeant, and Patrol Officer. He has also been part of the SWAT Team, Field Training Unit, High-Tech Crime Unit, and Honor Guard.
His educational background includes an Associate of Arts Degree from Parkland College and a Bachelor of Arts Degree from the University of Illinois. He attended Northwestern University's Executive Management Program and School of Staff and Command where he earned the Franklin M. Kreml Leadership Award.
Deputy Chief Manzana's appointment began on January 13, 2025.
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