Golden Valley Says Search Continues for Next Police Chief

After considering two finalists for the role, the city of Golden Valley has reopened its search for its next police chief. 

Last week, the city announced that its top two finalists for chief were Christopher Chrisostomidis, a police captain with the Savage Police Department, and Victor McDowell Jr., a deputy chief of police with the Cuyahoga Metropolitan Housing Authority Police Department.

Both candidates introduced themselves to the community at a forum on March 11.

However, as of March 18, the job posting is back open and new candidates are being considered.

“The City appreciates the time and interest in the city of Golden Valley of Christopher Chrisostomidis and Victor McDowell, Jr,” a spokesperson for the city said. “At this time they are no longer being considered for the police chief position.”

GMP Consultants, an executive search firm, is continuing to assist the city in its search.

“We thank the candidates for their interest in Golden Valley and their time and effort throughout the interview process,” said city manager Noah Schuchman. “We are committed to make a hiring decision that supports both the team and the work ahead, and taking this additional time will help us do that. The posting is still open and we look forward to providing updates on next steps as soon as possible.”

The new chief would succeed former Chief Virgil Green, who resigned last October following lengthy investigations into his conduct.

According to public documents, Green was accused of interfering with an internal affairs investigation. He was also accused of violating city policy for releasing unredacted body camera footage to television news media outlets during an investigation.

In an interview with CCX, Green pushed back on the allegations.

Assistant chiefs Alice White and Rudy Perez initially led the department after Green’s resignation.

In October 2025, the city named Matt Clark the department’s interim chief. He’s a former chief of the University of Minnesota Police Department. 

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