Anthony Batts has earned a Doctorate in Public Administration, a Master of Business Management, and a Bachelor of Science in Law Enforcement Administration.
15 Facts About Anthony Batts
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Anthony Batts was chief of police for the Californian cities of Oakland and Long Beach.
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Anthony Batts worked in the Long Beach Police Department for 27 years, rising to Chief of Police in 2002.
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In 2006, while serving as chief of police in Long Beach, Anthony Batts became embroiled in "lobstergate": three officers reported colleagues for fishing for lobsters while on duty.
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Anthony Batts allegedly called the reporting officers "malcontents" and forced them into a variety of undesirable assignments in retribution; Anthony Batts denied the allegations.
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Anthony Batts has stated that he was motivated to seek the Oakland Chief of Police position by the aftermath of the killing of four Oakland police officers in March 2009.
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Anthony Batts was appointed Chief of Police in late 2009.
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In mid-2011, Anthony Batts applied to the San Jose Police Department without informing the Mayor of his intention to leave.
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On December 23,2014, Anthony Batts was named in a lawsuit filed by a whistleblower from the Baltimore Police Department for failing to protect the officer from retaliation after reporting severe police brutality.
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The lawsuit was settled on June 1,2016, after Anthony Batts was dismissed, with the officer receiving a $42,000 settlement.
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On July 8,2015, Anthony Batts was dismissed from his position as Baltimore Police Commissioner in the aftermath of a spike in homicide rates following the 2015 Baltimore riots.
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Anthony Batts has received numerous awards and commendations for heroism, crime reduction, community activism, and innovative programs.
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Anthony Batts was honored by the Anti-Defamation League for his community outreach efforts to combat antisemitism, bigotry, and other forms of intolerance.
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Anthony Batts has served on various boards, including the Long Beach Memorial Hospital Board of Trustees, the Board of Governors for Long Beach City College, the Board of Directors for the Boy Scouts of America, and the Long Beach Children's Clinic.
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Anthony Batts currently serves as an instructor at the FBI-Law Enforcement Executive Development Association.