High Point names Jonathan Stroud as interim chief of police

HIGH POINT, N.C. — The city of High Point named Jonathan Travis Stroud as interim chief of police.

City leaders said Stroud will begin the position on Aug. 1. Stroud has worked in a number of roles from tactical team commander, patrol commander, field training team commander and vice and narcotics commander. His current focus is on major crime deterrence and prevention. 

Stroud joined the High Point Police Department in 1995 and graduated from the FBI National Academy in 2014. So, far he has served 25 years with the department.

In June, former High Point Police Chief Kenneth Shultz announced his retirement from the department.

RELATED: High Point Police Chief Kenneth Shultz to retire

RELATED: High Point city leaders focused on change toward equality

RELATED: High Point pastor hopes his city will be a 'beacon' for race relations

RELATED: How High Point Is Working To Reduce Violent Crime

Stay connected to local, national and breaking news: Download the new WFMY News 2 app. 

►Text the keyword APP to 336-379-5775

►DOWNLOAD FOR IPHONE HERE

►DOWNLOAD FOR ANDROID HERE

►For the latest weather conditions and forecast text the keyword WEATHER to 336-379-5775

►For local news stories right to your phone text the keyword NEWS to 336-379-5775

►Need our Call for Action Team? Text keyword CFA to 336-379-5775

►For traffic alerts text the word TRAFFIC to 336-379-5775