On behalf of the officers and staff of the Groveport Police Department I would like to take this opportunity to thank you for visiting our website. The police department is here to serve and protect the community. This mission cannot be accomplished by us alone, but by partnering with you and other community resources. Our goal is to improve the quality of life issues that impact our lives on a daily basis.

As your Chief of Police my commitment to the community is simply this; to do my job to the best of my ability, always give 100%, and to be forthright and honest. I pride myself on being accessible, so please feel free to stop by the station, e-mail me or call. I’m here to serve you.

Yours in Public Service,

Gary B. York

Chief of Police

Career Accomplishments:

• 1987 - Began my service to the Citizens of Groveport
• 1995 - Promoted to Sergeant
• 1996 - Promoted to Lieutenant
• 2006 - Promoted to Chief of Police

Education:

• 1983 - Graduate Groveport Madison High School
• 1997 - Police Executive Leadership College – Session 20
• 2002 - Northwestern University School of Police Staff and Command – Session 180
• 2005 – Associates of Applied Science – Law Enforcement Technology - Ohio University
• 2005 - F.B.I National Academy Quantico, VA - 223^rd Session
• 2007 – Bachelors in Criminal Justice - Ohio University

Community Service…Together we can make a difference

Lieutenant
Bary Murphy