Important Considerations

IMPORTANT: Once an employee enters the DROP, the decision is irrevocable. 
 

Employment terminates at the end of the 3-year term...

Former Chiefs

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Chief Length of Tenure
Henry "Hank" Stawinski 2016 - 2020
Mark A. Magaw 2010 - 2016

Anxiety and Depression

Clinical depression is a mood disorder that affects people from all walks of life. For many public safety employees, depression...

Counseling

For many who pursue residential behavioral health treatment, the toughest part of the recovery journey begins once you leave the...

Peer Support

Unfortunately, encountering loss is part of the job for a Public Safety employee. Whether it's the loss of a child, stranger or...

Trauma

In recent years, awareness of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) has increased dramatically within Public Safety...

Anger

At its core, anger is one of the most primal survival responses in human beings. It's no wonder that it's so closely tied to...

Self Care

Self-care can improve your mental and physical health. While a healthy diet and exercise form the backbone of good physical...

Bureau of Administration

Deputy Chief Curtis Lightner

Deputy Chief Curtis Lightner 

The Bureau of Administration is led by a Deputy Chief, which is an executive level position. The...