City of Shenandoah Police Chief Troye Dunlap Announces Retirement

THE WOODLANDS, TX -- Shenandoah Police Chief Troye Dunlap will retire in December, concluding nearly 30 years of service to the City of Shenandoah.

Dunlap joined the Shenandoah Police Department in January 1997. During his career with the department, he served five years as Sergeant, four years as Lieutenant and six years as Chief of Police.

As Chief, Dunlap established several programs within the Shenandoah Police Department, including the department’s first K9 program, drone program and Honor Guard. He developed an officer readiness program to prepare newly hired officers for the standards of professionalism expected by the Shenandoah Police Department.

Working with City Council, the Mayor, City Administrator and City Attorney, Dunlap helped eliminate more than 360 hours per month of dedicated patrol previously assigned to the Town Center. The change allowed the department to reallocate those patrol hours throughout Shenandoah.

“Chief Dunlap has dedicated three decades to the City of Shenandoah, and we are grateful for his service to our residents and our Police Department,” Mayor John Escoto said. “During his time as Chief, he has continued to raise the standard for the department while making sure our officers have the training, resources and support they need to serve Shenandoah. We thank him for his dedication to the City and wish him the very best in retirement.”

Dunlap’s contributions to the department began well before becoming Chief. In 2002, after graduating from the Cooper Institute, he became Shenandoah’s first Physical Fitness Specialist for Law Enforcement and assisted in establishing the department’s physical fitness standards.

During his career, Dunlap was named Officer of the Year in 1999 and 2017 and received the Meritorious Service Award in 2012. He received a peer-recognized Leadership Award in 2022 and a Lifesaving Award in 2025. He also received numerous commendations and recognitions for his actions in the field.

“It has been an honor to serve the City of Shenandoah for nearly 30 years,” Dunlap said. “I am proud of the men and women I have had the opportunity to work alongside and of what we have accomplished as a department. Shenandoah has changed a lot over the years, but the expectation that our officers serve with professionalism has not changed. I know that standard will continue long after I retire.”

The City of Shenandoah has contracted with Clear Career Professionals to conduct the search for the City’s next Chief of Police. Additional information regarding the search and selection process will be provided as it becomes available.