Albert Echave (USAF, Retired Bisbee,AZ Chief)

About this episode

Albert Echave shares his journey from a police Explorer in Bisbee, AZ to becoming the Chief of Police after serving in the Air Force.

Send us Fan Mail Albert was introduced to the show by guest, and friend, Paul Dietzel. Albert is born and raised in the Town of Bisbee, AZ. In high school he knew he wanted to be a police officer so he became an Explorer with the Department. After high school, he joined to Air Force and worked in Security Forces until he was old enough to return home and join the local police department. He rose through the ranks, eventually becoming the Chief...but we didn't quite make it that far yet. I'm e...

People in this episode

Host: Brian Parker

Guest: Albert Echave

Topics covered

• law enforcement
• military service
• community
• career progression
• Bisbee

Keywords

• Albert Echave
• Bisbee
• police officer
• Air Force
• Chief of Police
• career
• law enforcement

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Air Force, Department

Places: Bisbee, AZ

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