Charles Moose

Charles Moose
Moose during his tenure as the chief of the Montgomery County Department of Police.
Born
Charles Alexander Moose

(1953-08-04)August 4, 1953
DiedNovember 25, 2021(2021-11-25) (aged 68)
Alma materUniversity of North Carolina at Chapel Hill (BA)
Portland State University (MPA, PhD)
SpouseSandra "Sandy" Herman-Moose
Police career
Country United States
Allegiance United States Air Force
Department Montgomery County Police
Service years
  • PPB: 1975–1999
  • MCP: 1999–2003
  • USAF: 2000–2005
  • HPD: 2006–2008
Rank Chief of Police (1993–2003)
Other work Honolulu Police Department
Portland Police Bureau

Charles Alexander Moose (August 4, 1953 – November 25, 2021) was an American author and police officer. He was the primary official in charge of efforts to apprehend the D.C. snipers in October 2002. During his law enforcement career, Moose served as the chief of police for Montgomery County, Maryland, and Portland, Oregon.