Pensacola Police Chief Eric Randall Resigns

July 10, 2025

Pensacola Police Chief Eric Randall has resigned, effective immediately.

Mayor D.C. Reeves has named Captain Kristin Brown as the acting chief. She is a 29-year veteran of the department and the longest-tenured captain on the force.

The city said Captain Erik Goss will continue to serve as acting deputy chief while Deputy Chief Kevin Christman is on medical leave.

“This is the only statement being provided by the city at this time,” the city said in a release Thursday morning.

Randall was sworn in PPD chief in June 2021 after being selected in a nationwide search.

Randall has previously served as the assistant chief with the Newport News Police Department. He is originally from Pensacola and graduated from Washington High School.

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3 Responses to “Pensacola Police Chief Eric Randall Resigns”

  1. That’s interesting on July 11th, 2025 9:36 am

    So a guy from Pensacola was selected to be the PPD chief after a nationwide search? What are the odds?

  2. Dean Dagen-Daw on July 10th, 2025 6:20 pm

    I am saddened to hear. I will never forget how compassionate you were to me, personally, at the passing of my brother, and how wonderful of a man and Chief you are. May God bless you in your next chapter in life. I hope we cross paths again some day, as I respect you and wish you nothing but the best.

  3. LB on July 10th, 2025 3:09 pm

    Sorry to hear Chief Randall resigned. He has done a wonderful job with the Pensacola Police Dept. and the Community. He will be missed. And wishing him well with whatever he does in the future.

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