The City of Richmond Hill has announced that Cary Hill has officially been named Chief of Police for the Richmond Hill Police Department on Tuesday evening.

According to the City, Chief Hill has served as Interim Chief since December 2025. In March, City leadership suspended the external search so they could evaluate him for the permanent role.

Chief Hill brings more than 30 years of law enforcement experience, including more than 15 years at the command level. He began his career with the Savannah Police Department in 1992 and rose through the ranks to Captain, commanding several precincts and Special Operations. He joined RHPD in 2024 as Major over Patrol, Criminal Investigations, and Police Administration.

He holds a bachelor’s degree in Criminal Justice from Saint Leo University and a master’s degree in Public Safety Administration from Columbus State University. He also continues to serve as a Senior Chief Petty Officer with the U.S. Coast Guard Reserve’s Coast Guard Investigative Service.