Doyle Sam Dotson III

Doyle Samuel Dotson III is the 34th Police Commissioner of the Metropolitan Police Department, City of St. Louis. He became Commissioner on December 14, 2012, 19 years after joining the department.

Early life and education

Dotson is a 1987 graduate of Metro Academic and Classical High School. He earned a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Management from Fontbonne University and a master's degree in Business Administration from Webster University. He is a graduate of the Senior Management Institute for Police.

Career

Dotson joined the Metropolitan Police Department, City of St. Louis on October 11, 1993; he was assigned to the Fourth District. In 2001, he was promoted to sergeant where he served in the office of the Chief and the Ninth District. In 2007, he was promoted to lieutenant where he served in the office of the Chief. In 2008, he was promoted to captain where he served in the office of the Chief, the Seventh District, and the Board of Police Commissioners. Prior to being named Police Commissioner, he served as the city's operations director.

Mayoral race

Dotson is running for mayor of St. Louis.