Linnea Rivard
Roswell Police Department
Deputy Chief Linnea Rivard began her career in Law Enforcement with the Roswell Police Department in 1998. Deputy Chief Rivard has had a diverse experience, working as a Detention Officer, Uniform Patrol Officer, Field Training Officer, Crash Team member, Bicycle Patrol officer, and UPD Sergeant. In 2012 Deputy Chief Rivard was promoted to Captain over the Uniform Patrol Division and in 2013 was transferred to command the Criminal Investigations Division which includes the Special Investigations Section. Deputy Chief Rivard was promoted to Deputy Chief of Police in December 2020.
Deputy Chief Rivard holds a Masters Degree in Criminal Justice from the University of Cincinnati.
Deputy Chief Rivard is also a veteran of the United States Marine Corps, serving honorably from 2000-2008; specializing in network administration and mortuary affairs.