Chief of Police – Trevor Thron

Office / Voicemail: (575) 763-9481

Email: tthron@cityofclovis.org

Chief Trevor Thron has devoted his career to ensuring public safety in the City of Clovis since 2007. He holds a bachelor’s degree with concentrations in Criminal Justice and Agriculture from Eastern New Mexico University, along with an executive-level certification from the New Mexico Department of Public Safety. Chief Thron has also completed the FBI-LEEDA Leadership Institute Trilogy.

Prior to his appointment as Chief of Police, Thron served as Deputy Chief of the Clovis Police Department, where he focused on crime prevention strategies, officer recruitment and retention, and enhancing community engagement and transparency.

Chief Thron’s operational experience includes three years as the commander of the department’s SWAT team, during which he also served for seven years as a sniper on the team. He spent thirteen years as a crime scene investigator with the Major Crimes Unit, a multi-jurisdictional team handling high-profile cases across Roosevelt and Curry Counties. Additionally, Thron served as a field training officer, a detective, and an agent with the Region V Drug Task Force.

As Chief of Police, Thron is committed to strengthening partnerships with our city leaders, state agencies, and community organizations. His vision is to enhance public trust, reduce the fear and occurrence of crime, and ensure Clovis remains a safe and thriving community for current residents and future generations.