Pensacola Police Chief Randall Resigns Mayor Names Acting Chief

Eric Randall has stepped down as the Chief of the Pensacola Police Department effective immediately, with the city providing no reason for his departure. Mayor D.C. Reeves has appointed Captain Kristin Brown, a 29-year veteran and the longest-tenured captain on the force, as the acting chief. Captain Erik Goss will continue to serve as acting deputy chief while Deputy Chief Kevin Christman remains on medical leave. The city has stated that no further information will be provided at this time. Randall was originally appointed as chief in June 2021 following a nationwide search. This remains a developing story with further details yet to be released.