Charles Edge (R)

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Personal Information

Chief Edge is most familiar to Ellis County citizens as the Chief of Police for the City of Waxahachie. He served in that capacity from 2007 – 2014, and was in charge of the department’s budget, 59 police officers and support staff. One of his many accomplishments in Waxahachie include being recognized by the Texas Police Chiefs Foundation for best practices and procedures.

Chief Edge also served in the United States Army from 1986 – 1981 as a Flight Engineer/Aircraft Maintenance Manager. He logged more than 500 flight hours including 100 combat hours in Desert Shield/Storm on a UH-60 Blackhawk helicopter. Upon leaving the military, Chief Edge joined the ranks of law enforcement and served in managerial capacities from 1982 until he retired as Waxahachie Chief of Police in 2014.