ENDORSEMENT: Former Boston Commissioner William Gross

Former Boston Police Commissioner William Gross has officially endorsed Chief Ron Sellon for 4th Vice President of the International Association of Chiefs of Police (IACP), recognizing his leadership, integrity, and deep commitment to law enforcement and community service. Gross is known for his decades of dedicated service, his focus on community policing, and his leadership during major public safety challenges. From a 2024 article about Gross: "Gross had a meteoric rise to the top of the Boston Police Department, becoming the city’s first-ever African-American police chief and commissioner."

In his endorsement, Commissioner Gross highlighted Chief Sellon’s dedication to 21st-century policing principles, emphasizing accountability, empathy, and fairness. He praised Sellon’s service on the IACP Human and Civil Rights Committee, as well as his leadership roles as First Vice President of the Metropolitan Law Enforcement Council and on the executive board of the Bristol County Police Chiefs Association. Sellon’s oversight of critical SWAT and negotiation teams for over 40 communities in the Boston metropolitan area demonstrates his expertise in crisis management and public safety.

Beyond policing, Gross commended Sellon’s commitment to philanthropy, particularly his efforts during the COVID-19 pandemic. In 2020, Sellon coordinated the donation of 40,000 N95 masks, ensuring frontline officers, hospitals, senior centers, and community health centers received essential protective equipment. His actions exemplify his unwavering dedication to both law enforcement and public health.

With Gross’s endorsement, Chief Sellon continues to gain strong support from influential law enforcement leaders, further solidifying his candidacy as a transformative leader for the IACP.