Statesville Police Department Announces Promotions of Deal and Hamby to Assistant Chief

The Statesville Police Department has announced the promotions of Garrett Deal and Anthony Hamby to assistant chief, effective August 15, 2026.

Deal has been named Assistant Chief of Communications and Technology, while Hamby has been named Assistant Chief of Support Services. They join John Ivarsson, Assistant Chief of Operations, as the department’s three assistant chiefs serving under Chief David Onley.

“Chief Deal and Chief Hamby have each demonstrated strong leadership and a deep commitment to the Statesville Police Department and the community we serve,” said Chief Onley. “They bring years of experience, a strong understanding of our department and a commitment to supporting our employees as they serve the public. I am confident they will continue to strengthen the department in their new leadership roles.”

Assistant Chief Garrett Deal

Deal began his career with the Statesville Police Department as a police officer recruit in 2008. Over the past 18 years, he has advanced through the ranks, serving as a police officer, corporal, sergeant, master police sergeant and captain.

As Assistant Chief of Communications and Technology, Deal will oversee the Communications and Records Division and the Technical Services Unit. These areas include emergency communications, police records, crime analysis, evidence management, fleet operations and department technology.

His responsibilities will include supporting the employees who manage calls for service and department records, overseeing the proper management of evidence and information, and helping the department evaluate technology that supports officers and improves services to the community.

Assistant Chief Anthony Hamby

Hamby joined the Statesville Police Department as a police officer recruit in 2011. Over nearly 15 years with the department, he has advanced through the ranks, serving as a police officer, sergeant, master police sergeant and captain.

As Assistant Chief of Support Services, Hamby will oversee the Community Services and Professional Standards divisions. These areas include school resource officers, community services and resources, traffic, training and recruiting, accreditation and other administrative support functions.

In this role, Hamby will help guide the department’s recruitment and professional development efforts, support programs that connect officers with residents and community partners and oversee functions that help ensure employees follow established professional standards and best practices.

The promotions reflect the department’s continued focus on developing experienced leaders from within and strengthening the services and support provided to employees and the Statesville community.