Charles Young

Charles (Chuck) Young has extensive law enforcement experience, serving as Chief of Police for the City of Victoria TX since August 2021, previously holding the role of Deputy Chief of Police. Prior to this, Young was Senior Security Manager for the Dallas Symphony Orchestra from October 2019 to August 2021, focusing on asset protection. A distinguished career with the Dallas Police Department from January 1980 to October 2019 culminated in retirement as a Major, overseeing significant divisions such as the Southwest Patrol Division and the Criminal Investigations Division. Young began the policing journey as a Reserve Police Officer with the Copperas Cove Police Department in 1979. Educationally, Young is pursuing a Master of Arts in Criminal Justice and Corrections at Lamar University, having previously earned a Baccalaureate in Criminal Justice/Police Science from Midwestern State University.