Mesquite Police Chief MaQuade Chesley began his law enforcement career in 2005 with the St. George, Utah Police Department. In 2007 he was hired as a police lateral with the Mesquite, Nevada Police Department.  Chief Chesley has assumed many leadership roles and positions during his service with the Mesquite Police Department which include: public information officer, rangemaster, police recruiter, SWAT officer, officer in charge, patrol sergeant, detective sergeant, patrol and investigations lieutenant, and police captain.  

As a police captain, Chief Chesley managed many divisions within the Mesquite Police Department which include: patrol, general investigations, narcotics investigations, training, corrections, dispatch, animal control service, and the volunteer patrol division. Chief Chesley has served on the Nevada Child Assessment Center board of directors and is currently the vice president of the Nevada Federal Bureau of Investigation National Academy Association.  

Chief Chesley is a graduate of the 266th session of the FBI National Academy.  Chief Chesley possesses an executive certificate with the Nevada Peace Officer Standards Training, the highest POST professional certificate awarded. Chief Chesley is a graduate of Southern Utah University with a bachelor’s degree in Criminal Justice and Spanish. Chief Chesley is currently continuing his education towards a master’s degree in Criminal Justice through the University of Virginia and American Military University. 

In 2019 the International Association of Chiefs of Police (IACP) selected Chief Chesley as a recipient of the prestigious 40 under 40 international award. “Hailing from 7 countries and serving in a broad range of roles, the IACP 40 under 40 awardees represent the top rising leaders from around the globe, exemplifying leadership, dedication, and service to their communities and the law enforcement profession.”

As the youngest police chief in Mesquite’s history he attributes his success to personal philosophies of altruism and people first mission second. Chief Chesley believes that officer safety is tied to wellness. As a police sergeant he established a department fitness center. As chief, he expanded the officer wellness program to include on-duty officer meditation and annual mindfulness training. Chief Chesley believes in community orientated policing and is committed to the safety of his officers and the community.