Chief Brian Attaway, a proud 25-year resident of the Duncan community, has dedicated his career to public service and the advancement of professional policing. He began his career in the criminal justice system in 1998 in Lawton, Oklahoma, and joined the Duncan Police Department in 2000 as a patrol officer. Over the years, he embraced every opportunity to serve and grow within the department, taking on specialized roles such as Field Training Officer, Advanced Accident Investigator, K-9 Handler, and member of the Special Response Team.
His leadership began with his promotion to Patrol Sergeant in 2007, followed by promotions to Patrol Lieutenant in 2009 and Patrol Captain in 2011. As Captain, Attaway led the full-scale renovation of the former National Guard Armory, which had been donated to the City of Duncan. Under his direction, the facility was transformed into the City of Duncan Criminal Justice Complex, a state-of-the-art training hub now utilized by police, fire, and emergency management personnel throughout Duncan and surrounding agencies.
In January 2023, Attaway was promoted to Major/Assistant Chief of Police, where he managed the department’s daily operations. Now serving as Chief of Police, he is responsible for overseeing all operational and capital budgets for the department, which includes 52 certified officers, 15 support staff members, and 3 animal control officers.
Chief Attaway is a graduate of the prestigious 294th session of the FBI National Academy, an accomplishment that reflects his commitment to professional excellence and leadership in law enforcement. His career is marked by innovation, integrity, and an unwavering dedication to the safety and well-being of the Duncan community.
“I am honored to serve in my new role and look forward to continuing to serve the needs of the citizens of Duncan. A leader is only as good as the people who work for them, and I will strive to be a leader that paves a path for others to follow and helps them also become great leaders. We have an excellent group of men and women who serve with the utmost integrity to provide the safety, security, and well-being of all our citizens and, while the community entrusts us with an opportunity to serve and protect its citizens, we will continue to give our best while keeping the highest ethical standards to provide services to our community.”