Goshen Township, Ohio

History of the Police Department

The Goshen Township Police Department was formed by resolution of the Goshen Township Trustees on November 3, 1971.

Stanley Cable was appointed as the first Chief of Police on that date, and he was authorized by the board to employ the services of two part time patrolmen to assist him in the delivery of his duties. The department continued to function as a part time agency until 1976.

Serving the Agency as Chief of Police:

  • 1971 - 1975  Stanley Cable
  • 1976 - 1978  John “Bud” Parker
  • 1979 - 1980  Lee Westervelt
  • 1981 – 1982  Robert Hiatt
  • 1983 – 1991  William “Pat” Branigan
  • 1991 – Present Ray C. Snyder

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