Ryan Vandegrift - Lieutenant, Community Relations
The citizens and the community remain the focal point of the Kettering Police Department. Community Relations is responsible for maintaining communication with local youth through school programs, the community through city-wide programs, as well as serving the needs of residents and local business organizations.
The Community Relations Section is under the direct command of the Chief of Police and is led by the Administrative Lieutenant. The Community Relations Section consists of one Public Information Officer and five School Resource Officers. The Community Service Specialist who handles animal control is also a member of the Community Relations Section.
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