After a national search, effective Sunday, April 28, 2024, Christopher Crawford has been appointed 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.
Director Crawford possesses 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.
Director 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. He possesses the experience, leadership strengths, and dedication necessary to lead the Department of Public Safety into the future.
“I am honored to appoint Christopher Crawford as Public Safety Director/Chief of Police,” stated City Manager Dr. Brenda Fettrow. “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.”
Director Crawford will officially be sworn in as Public Safety Director/Chief of Police at the Rockledge City Council meeting on May 1, 2024.