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.

Captain Quinn Averett began his career in public safety in 2003 with the Iron County, Utah Sheriff’s Office as a Deputy Sheriff.  In 2012, Captain Averett was hired by the Mesquite Police Department.  He counts himself very blessed to have been able to hold many responsibilities and leadership roles during his law enforcement career.  Those responsibilities include; K9 handler with both a patrol and drug dog, airplane pilot conducting search and rescue operations, drug interdiction operations, and prisoner transports, Drug Recognition Expert (DRE), SWAT Operator, SWAT Team Leader, Advanced Accident Investigator, Spillman Records Management Administrator, Public Information Officer (PIO),  Officer in Charge (OIC), Patrol Sergeant, Patrol Lieutenant, and currently as Police Captain.  

Captain Averett graduated from Utah Valley University with a Bachelor of Science degree in Emergency Services Administration with an emphasis in Emergency Management.  His current responsibilities within the Mesquite Police Department include overseeing the department’s records and evidence division, emergency communications/dispatch division, and the office of public information.  Captain Averett also manages the police department’s policy and procedure manuals as well as the records management and computer aided dispatch systems.  Captain Averett strongly believes in the value of Community Oriented Policing while fostering a strong relationship between all police employees, community members, and local businesses.

Captain Jordan Bundy began his law enforcement profession in 2006 with the St. George, Utah Police Department. In 2009 he was hired as a Nevada police officer with the North Las Vegas Police Department. Captain Bundy was fortunate enough to be hired as a lateral police officer with the Mesquite, Nevada Police Department in 2011. Upon beginning his career with the Mesquite Police Department he utilized his training and experiences to learn from and lead those he works with.

Captain Bundy has held numerous positions of responsibility within the Mesquite Police Department including; Officer In Charge, Field Training Officer, Field Training Coordinator, Recruiter, Background Investigator, SWAT team operator/breacher, Narcotics Detective, Patrol Sergeant, Patrol Lieutenant, Investigations Lieutenant, and Corrections Lieutenant. 

Captain Bundy is a graduate of Weber State University with a bachelor’s degree in Criminal Justice and Spanish. Captain Bundy manages the Patrol Division, Investigations Division, and the Mesquite Detention Center. Captain Bundy’s vision and goals in law enforcement are driven with a desire and belief of providing proactive policing measures in order to serve the citizens of Mesquite at the highest level. Captain Bundy believes this proactive approach to law enforcement is expected by every officer and these expectations should be completed with professionalism and integrity.