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 civilian members, who are residents of Griffith. 

Public Safety Board Members:

  • George Jerome, Chairperson
  • Sue Katona, Vice-Chairperson
  • RoAnn Purgert, Secretary
  • Liz Goral, Board Member
  • Phil Vechey, Board Member

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