Major Michael Woodall leads the Operations Division of the Fairfield Police Department, overseeing road patrol officers and park rangers. He joined the Fairfield Police Department in 2002 after serving with three other police agencies and is currently in his 28th year of law enforcement service. Major Woodall was promoted to Patrol Sergeant in 2019 where he supervised personnel on all three shifts. In 2022, he was assigned as the Administrative Sergeant, overseeing administrative and operation support functions, until his recent promotion to major. He is committed to professional development, effective policing strategies, and strengthening community trust through accountable leadership.

Training
Throughout his career, Major Woodall has served in a variety of specialized and leadership roles, including Field Training Officer, Detective, Firearms and Pepperball Instructor, and as an eleven-year member of the Hamilton-Fairfield SWAT Team. He brings a wealth of operational, tactical, and supervisory experience to his current role.  

Education & Awards
Major Woodall is a graduate of the Scarlet Oaks Police Academy where he received the Top Driver Award. He has completed the Northwestern University Center for Public Safety's Supervision of Police Personnel program and is a recipient of the FBI-LEEDA Trilogy Award, recognizing his completion of advanced executive leadership training.