Saturday, January 30, 1999
Who will be chief?
Here are the candidates to become Cincinnati's next top cop:
• Lt. Col. Richard Biehl
Age: 46
Education: Elder High School, University of Cincinnati
Career: Joined the force in 1980 and moved quickly through the ranks. A former commander of the youth-services section, he was briefly captain over the criminal-investigation section and is now an assistant chief in charge of investigations.
Little-known fact: He's trained in Tae Kwon Do.
What his reviews say: He's creative, enthusiastic and hard-working and has more than 100 letters of commendation in his personnel file.
• Lt. Col. Richard Janke
Age: 41
Education: Walnut Hills High School, University of Cincinnati
Career: A former police officer for the village of Woodlawn, he became a Cincinnati recruit in 1980. He is the most senior assistant chief since being promoted in July 1997. He commands the administrative bureau.
Little-known fact: He once listed karate and chess among his hobbies.
What his reviews say: He's enthusiastic, energetic and a high-caliber leader, and resourceful.
• Lt. Col. James Smith:
Age: 47
Education: Purcell High, University of Cincinnati
Career: He joined the force in 1973 and has worked in many districts. He is in charge of the resource bureau.
Little-known fact: He likes tropical fish and sail-boating.
What his reviews say: He's a perfectionist who is loyal and conscientious.
• Lt. Col. Thomas Streicher Jr.
Age: 45
Education: Elder High School, University of Cincinnati
Career: He started as a cadet in 1971. The former District 1 commander now is in charge of the patrol bureau.
Little-known fact: He once worked the steam table at Skyline Chili.
What his reviews say: He's supportive, loyal and a pleasure to work with.
• Lt. Col. Ronald Twitty
Age: 48
Education: Woodward High School, Ohio State, University of Cincinnati
Career: He joined the force in 1973. A former night chief, he is the first African-American in the police division's history to be promoted to assistant chief. He commands the support bureau.
Little-known fact: Before becoming a police officer, he worked in chemistry and accounting at the Hilton Davis Chemical Co.
What his reviews say: He has a knack for dealing with the public.
• Capt. David Gregory
Age: 43
Education: Courter Tech High School, University of Cincinnati
Career: He became a cadet in 1973 and now is a captain in the planning section.
Little-known fact: He used to work in offset printing.
What his reviews say: He's action-oriented, has a strong work ethic, is capable and intelligent.
• Capt. Cindy Johns
Age: 40
Education: Mother of Mercy High School, University of Cincinnati
Career: A former police officer for the city of Hamilton, she joined Cincinnati's force in 1980. She is one of the youngest women to achieve captain and the only woman to take the test to become chief. She commands the criminal-investigation section.
Little-known fact: Her file lists singing and playing guitar among her hobbies.
What her reviews say: She's creative, positive and bound for management.
• Capt. Kenneth Jones
Age: 43
Education: Aiken High School, University of Cincinnati
Career: He started as a cadet in 1975. A former training commander, he now leads District 2.
Little-known fact: He's a stamp collector.
What his reviews say: He's efficient, professional and a good role model.
• Capt. G. Alan Matthews
Age: 47
Education: Aiken High School, University of Cincinnati
Career: He joined as a cadet in 1969. A former commander of the integrity-management section, he now commands District 3.
Little-known fact: He was top gun at his firearms qualifications in 1995.
What his reviews say: He's loyal, level-headed, intelligent and has common sense.
• Capt. Richard Schmalz Jr.
Age: 51
Education: Roger Bacon High School, University of Cincinnati
Career: He joined as a cadet in 1965 and worked his way up to become administrative assistant to the chief.
Little-known fact: He likes to hunt.
What his reviews say: A hard-working, hands-on manager, he does things quickly to perfection.
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