City of Rockledge Officials Appoint Christopher Crawford Public Safety Director and Chief of Police
By Space Coast Daily // April 30, 2024
Crawford will officially be sworn in May 1
Christopher Crawford will be sworn in as Public Safety Director/Chief of Police at the Rockledge City Council meeting on May 1.
BREVARD COUNTY • ROCKLEDGE, FLORIDA – The City of Rockledge announced the appointment of Christopher Crawford as Public Safety Director/Chief of Police for the City of Rockledge.
The Public Safety Director/Chief of Police position became vacant in December 2023 after the retirement of Director/Chief Joseph P. LaSata.
Deputy Police Chief Donna Seyferth was subsequently appointed as Interim Public Safety Director/Chief of Police while a nationwide search was conducted.
Crawford earned a Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice, as well as a Master of Public Administration. He is a graduate of the Federal Bureau of Investigation’s National Academy Session #267 and has completed the Florida State Fire College’s Chief Officer Course.
Crawford has served as a member of the Rockledge Police Department and Rockledge Department of Public Safety for 20 years, rising through the ranks of patrol officer, detective, sergeant, and lieutenant prior to being appointed as captain in 2022.
“I am honored to appoint Christopher Crawford as Public Safety Director/Chief of Police,” said City Manager Dr. Brenda Fettrow.
“He possesses the experience, leadership strengths, and dedication necessary to lead the Department of Public Safety into the future. Director Crawford has poised himself to be an effective leader, and I’m confident in saying that the future of the Department is secure under his leadership and direction.”
Crawford will be sworn in as Public Safety Director/Chief of Police at the Rockledge City Council meeting on May 1.
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