Department of Public Safety
and Homeland Security and Bureau of Police

The Department of Public Safety, Homeland Security and Bureau of Police under the direction of Gary E. Moore coordinates the efficient and effective administration of 4 core services and 2 branches:

911 Joint Communications Division

Emergency Management Division

• Operations:  Animal Control, Facilities and Fleet Maintenance,

Special Projects

• Special Operations:  Hazmat, Swift Water, Confined Space, High Angle, Collapse, and Incident Management Team

• Logistics: Communications

Emergency Medical Services Division

Under the direction of Emergency Medical Services Chief, Steven J. Kesner, manages the county's response for emergency medical services, Advanced Life Support and Basic Life Support.

Administrative Branch

Reporting to the Deputy Director, provides administrative support to divisions.

Director’s Advisory Committee

The Department of Public Safety, Homeland Security and Bureau of Police -  Director’s Advisory Committee is assisted by the Director’s Management Team, those individuals responsible for 911 Joint Communications Division, Bureau of Police, Emergency Management Division and Emergency Medical Services Division.

• Gary E. Moore, Chair

• Steven K. Ellsworth, Chief’s Committee of Allegany County (Chiefs of All Fire Units)

• Harris W. LeFew, Citizens of Allegany County

• Kenneth L. May, Emergency Medical Services Community at Large

• Robert G. Ritchie, Allegany-Garrett County Volunteer Fire and Rescue Association/President

• Lynn H. Workmeister, Citizens of Allegany County

• Vacant Position (formerly held by Steven Kesner now a member of the Director's Management Team responsible for the Division of Emergency Medical Services)

Homeland Security Branch

Reporting to the Deputy Director, manages the county’s prevention, preparedness, and response to homeland security events.