Art Littlejohn Appointed New Police Chief of Spartanburg
Art Littlejohn, who once pursued a music career with the goal of becoming a superstar, has been appointed the new police chief of the Spartanburg Police Department. Littlejohn's career in law enforcement began unexpectedly 38 years ago when he answered…
Greenville Spartanburg Asheville Anderson, SC, August 14, 2026 —
Art Littlejohn has been appointed as the new police chief of the Spartanburg Police Department. This appointment marks a significant turn in Littlejohn’s professional life, which he once envisioned as a music career with aspirations of becoming a superstar.
Littlejohn’s journey into law enforcement was not a predetermined path. His career in law enforcement commenced unexpectedly approximately 38 years ago. At that time, he responded to a recruitment initiative specifically seeking minority officers. This marked the beginning of a career in law enforcement that he had not previously considered for himself.
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