City of Columbus

Director of Public Safety Robert W. Clark Robert W. Clark was appointed Director of the Columbus Department of Public Safety on September 3, 2021. A native of Youngstown, Ohio, Director Clark is excited to return to his home state and take on this role at such a critical time. - learn more

Fire Chief Jeffrey M. Happ Jeffrey M. Happ was named Chief of the Columbus Division of Fire on February 9, 2021, after nearly 28 years of service in nearly every corner of Columbus.   He had served as Interim Fire Chief since May of 2020..... - learn more

Police Chief Elaine Bryant Columbus Police Chief Elaine Bryant made history as CPD’s first chief from outside the division, and its first African American female Chief.  Mayor Andrew J. Ginther announced Chief Bryant’s selection on June 2nd, 2021, after a nationwide search. - learn more

Support Services Administrator Kenneth Coontz Jr. Support Services Administrator Kenneth A. Coontz has decades of experience in law enforcement and local government. He started his career in public safety in 1993 with the Mansfield Division of Police. - learn more