Griffith Public Safety Board

The Griffith Public Safety Board meets every first Thursday of the month at 6:30 P.M., in the Griffith Town Hall.

The Public Safety Board acts as the administrative agency for the Griffith Police and Fire Departments.  The Board is comprised of five (5) civilian members, who are residents of Griffith.  Their terms run for three (3) years. 

Public Safety Board Members:

  • Elizabeth Goral, Chairperson  (01-01-2022 to 12-31-2025)
  • Sue Katona, Vice-Chairperson  (01-01-2022 to 12-31-2025)
  • RoAnn Purgert, Secretary  (01-01-2023 to 1231-2026)
  • George Jerome, Board Member  (01-01-2022 to 12-31-2025)
  • Philip Vechey, Board Member  (01-01-2024 to 12-31-2027)

The Public Safety Board has exclusive control over the following:

  • Adopting policies applicable to the Police and Fire Departments
  • Adopting general and special orders to the Police and Fire Departments
  • Approving the employment and training of police officers and firefighters
  • Swearing in of police officers and firefighters
  • Disciplinary actions for police officer and firefighters