J. Thomas Manger
J. Thomas Manger | |
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| 11th Chief of the United States Capitol Police | |
| In office July 23, 2021 – May 2, 2025 | |
| Preceded by | Steven Sund |
| Succeeded by | Sean Gallagher (acting) Michael G. Sullivan |
| Chief of the Montgomery County Police Department | |
| In office 2004–2019 | |
| Preceded by | William C. O'Toole |
| Succeeded by | Marcus Jones |
| Chief of the Fairfax County Police Department | |
| In office 1998–2004 | |
| Preceded by | M. Douglas Scott |
| Succeeded by | David M. Rohrer |
| Personal details | |
| Born | John Thomas Manger 1954 or 1955 (age 71–72) |
| Children | 2 |
| Education | University of Maryland, College Park (BS) |
John Thomas Manger is an American former police officer who served as the 11th chief of the United States Capitol Police until his retirement in 2025. He previously served as the chief of the Montgomery County Police Department. Manger was selected to lead the Capitol Police in the aftermath of the January 6 United States Capitol attack. He served in that role for nearly four years, retiring on May 2, 2025.
Early life and education
Manger was born in Baltimore in 1954 or 1955 and is named after both his father and grandfather. When he was 14, his family moved from Baltimore City to Silver Spring, Maryland. Manger has three siblings.
Manger graduated from the University of Maryland, College Park in 1976 with a Bachelor of Science degree in criminal justice. He is also a graduate of the FBI National Academy.
Career
Manger started his career in law enforcement in January 1977 as an officer with the Fairfax County Police Department. From 1998 to 2004, Manger served as chief of the department.
In 2004 Manger took over as chief of police in Montgomery County, Maryland. He retired from the post in 2019.
Manger took over as chief of the United States Capitol Police on July 23, 2021, replacing Acting Chief Yogananda Pittman. On March 11, 2025, Manger announced his retirement effective May 2.
Shortly after retiring, it was announced that Manger would join the consulting 21CP Solutions as a senior advisor.
Personal life
Manger is married and has two children.
Awards and honors
- 1993 Silver Medal of Valor from Fairfax County, Virginia
- 2007 Law Enforcement Award from the Brady Campaign to Prevent Gun Violence
- 2012 inducted into the Montgomery county Human Rights Hall of Fame
- 2016 Gorowitz Institute Service Award from the Anti-Defamation League
- 2017 Keeper of the Dream award from the National Immigration Forum
- 2018 FBI National Executive Institute Associates Penrith Award
- 2018 recognised as one of the Washingtonians of the Year by Washingtonian magazine
References
- 1 2 Gallucci-White, Gina (May 2012). "Montgomery County Chief of Police J. Thomas Manger: Making a Difference in Public Safety". Montgomery Mag. 13232 Executive Park Terrace, Germantown, Maryland, 20874. Archived from the original on January 15, 2014. Retrieved July 27, 2021.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: location (link) - ↑ Broadwater, Luke (July 23, 2021). "How the New Capitol Police Chief Wants to Fix an Embattled Force". New York Times. Retrieved July 26, 2021.
- 1 2 Wells, Ciara (March 11, 2025). "Capitol Police Chief Tom Manger says he'll retire in May". WTOP News. Retrieved July 7, 2025.
- 1 2 3 Jackman, Tom (July 22, 2021). "Ex-Montgomery, Fairfax chief J. Thomas Manger named new Capitol Police chief". Washington Post. Retrieved July 27, 2021.
- ↑ Douglas M. Duncan (January 30, 2004). "Remarks for County Executive Douglas M. Duncan - Swearing In Ceremony for Chief of Police J. Thomas Manger (as prepared)". Archived from the original on October 8, 2006. Retrieved July 27, 2021.
- 1 2 Police Executive Research Forum (July 2012). "PERF Welcomes Three New Board Members" (PDF). Subject to Debate: Newsletter of the Police Executive Research Forum. 1120 Connecticut Avenue, NW, Suite 930, Washington, D.C., 20036: Police Executive Research Forum. Archived from the original on January 15, 2014. Retrieved July 27, 2021.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: location (link) - 1 2 3 Montgomery County Department of Police (2013). "Office of the Chief". myMCPnews. 100 Edison Park Drive, Gaithersburg, Maryland, 20878: Montgomery County. Archived from the original on August 16, 2013. Retrieved July 27, 2021.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: location (link) - 1 2 Morse, Dan; Barrios, Jennifer (January 30, 2019). "Longtime Montgomery County Police Chief J. Thomas Manger will retire in April". Washington Post. Retrieved July 27, 2021.
- ↑ "Former Capitol Police Chief Thomas Manger Joins 21CP Solutions" (Press release). Chicago, IL: CBS 42. EIN Presswire. July 1, 2025. Retrieved July 7, 2025.
- 1 2 3 4 Hand, Mark (July 19, 2021). "New Capitol Police Chief Served In Montgomery, Fairfax Counties". MSN. Retrieved July 27, 2021.
- 1 2 3 4 5 6 "Montgomery County Police Chief Thomas Manger to retire after 15 years with department". FOX 5 DC. January 30, 2019. Archived from the original on July 27, 2021. Retrieved July 27, 2021.