Chief Musselman’s encouragement and support of the department and the community has been felt by many,” stated the release.
With his retirement scheduled for the end of June, Flagstaff Police Chief Dan Musselman was honored for nearly three decades of service by the Flagstaff City Council at a Tuesday, June 18 council meeting.
Chief Musselman began working for the city in November 1995 as a police officer. During his almost 29-year career with the city, he served as corporal detective, police sergeant, police lieutenant and deputy police chief. He began serving as chief in December 2020.
According to a city news release, Musselman was instrumental in creating an alternate response model including the CARE Unit and the implementation of a crisis specialist into the Dispatch Center. “Under his leadership there has been a tremendous focus on employee retention and appreciation,” stated the release.
During his years as police chief, the Flagstaff Police Department built a local police academy in partnership with Coconino Community College, invested more in wellness and training for officers and worked to ensure staff have the tools they need to do the job, whether it is a new computer-aided dispatch (CAD) console or a video system to identify vehicle locations.
“Chief Musselman’s focus on serving the community has resulted in a reduction of property and violent crime and the installation of technology that helps keep customers informed. His care for this community goes beyond the Police Department and the City of Flagstaff as he serves local non-profits and supports community members by participating in various fundraisers and special events. Chief Musselman’s encouragement and support of the department and the community has been felt by many,” stated the release. FBN
Courtesy Photo: Chief Musselman was instrumental in creating an alternate response model including the CARE Unit and the implementation of a crisis specialist into the Dispatch Center.