Don Livingston Promoted To Assistant Chief Of Gresham Police Department (Photo)
- 06/02/26
RELEASE DATE: June 2, 2026
Gresham, Ore.—The Gresham Police Department is pleased to announce the promotion of Don Livingston to Assistant Chief. Livingston took the Oath of Office today and formally assumed his new role within the department.
Assistant Chief Livingston began his law enforcement career in 1996 with the Medford Police Department. In 1998, he joined the Portland Police Bureau, where he served in a variety of assignments and leadership positions until his retirement in 2023. In 2024, he joined the Gresham Police Department, bringing nearly three decades of law enforcement experience.
As commander of the Special Operations Division, Livingston has led investigations, the Special Emergency Response Team (SERT), the Crisis Negotiation Team, K-9, drones, and other specialized units.
Throughout his career, Livingston has served in the Training Division, Gang Enforcement Team, Special Emergency Reaction Team, and as SWAT Commander. He holds a Bachelor of Science in Economics with a minor in Business Administration from the University of Oregon and is a graduate of the FBI LEEDA Trilogy series.
Chief Travis Gullberg said, "Don's appointment to Assistant Chief is well deserved. We look forward to his continued leadership and the positive contributions he will bring to our department."
Today's Oath of Office ceremony follows the retirement of Assistant Chief Andrew Shearer. The Gresham Police Department thanks Assistant Chief Shearer for his service and leadership during his time with the agency and wishes him the best in retirement.
Don Livingston Promoted To Assistant Chief Of Gresham Police Department (Photo)
- 06/02/26
RELEASE DATE: June 2, 2026
Gresham, Ore.—The Gresham Police Department is pleased to announce the promotion of Don Livingston to Assistant Chief. Livingston took the Oath of Office today and formally assumed his new role within the department.
Assistant Chief Livingston began his law enforcement career in 1996 with the Medford Police Department. In 1998, he joined the Portland Police Bureau, where he served in a variety of assignments and leadership positions until his retirement in 2023. In 2024, he joined the Gresham Police Department, bringing nearly three decades of law enforcement experience.
As commander of the Special Operations Division, Livingston has led investigations, the Special Emergency Response Team (SERT), the Crisis Negotiation Team, K-9, drones, and other specialized units.
Throughout his career, Livingston has served in the Training Division, Gang Enforcement Team, Special Emergency Reaction Team, and as SWAT Commander. He holds a Bachelor of Science in Economics with a minor in Business Administration from the University of Oregon and is a graduate of the FBI LEEDA Trilogy series.
Chief Travis Gullberg said, "Don's appointment to Assistant Chief is well deserved. We look forward to his continued leadership and the positive contributions he will bring to our department."
Today's Oath of Office ceremony follows the retirement of Assistant Chief Andrew Shearer. The Gresham Police Department thanks Assistant Chief Shearer for his service and leadership during his time with the agency and wishes him the best in retirement.