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Budish Appoints Cliff Pinkney as County Sheriff, Frank Bova to Serve as Chief Community Safety and Protection Officer
Contacts:
Emily Lundgard, (216) 348-4395
John O’Brien, (216) 698-3396
CLEVELAND – During a press conference this morning, Cuyahoga County Executive Armond Budish announced two major public safety personnel appointments. Subject to the confirmation of County Council, Cliff Pinkney will serve as Cuyahoga County Sheriff and Frank Bova will be appointed Chief Community Safety and Protection Officer.
"There is nothing more important than ensuring the safety of Cuyahoga County families. I applaud Frank Bova's work to reduce warrant backlogs, enhance monitoring of sex offenders, and develop innovative techniques to keep Cuyahoga County safe during his tenure as County Sheriff," said Budish. "Frank’s collaborative vision and diverse experience makes him the perfect candidate for this new role which will prioritize the coordination of all county activities to ensure the public’s safety.
"During his 24 years in the Sheriff's Department, Cliff Pinkney has demonstrated his effectiveness, his integrity, and his commitment to get the job done," continued Budish. "As the Sheriff's Department Chief, he played a critical role in implementing cutting-edge techniques and enhancing public safety throughout Cuyahoga County. This promotion isn’t just historic but indicative of his years of great work in the community.”
The position of Chief Community Safety and Protection Officer will be responsible for the oversight of safety, justice, and consumer-related functions and advise the chief of staff on issues within the system in order to meet the needs of providing a well-ordered Justice Service System for the County. The County Sheriff will oversee more than 1,000 employees in the Sheriff's Department and implement best practices to promote public safety in the community and rehabilitate inmates in the correctional system.
"I am honored by the opportunity to serve as Cuyahoga County Sheriff," said Pinkney. "I look forward to taking on the challenges of this role and working with County Executive Budish to strengthen public safety here in Cuyahoga County."
Pinkney has 24 years of service with the Sheriff's Department, starting as a Deputy Sheriff in 1991, working his way up through the ranks. In 1993 he was promoted to Detective, to the Narcotics Bureau in 1998, and then served on the FBI Task Force, dealing with gangs, drugs and wiretaps. Pinkney was promoted to Sergeant in 2005 and the Sex Offender Unit in 2007.
Pinkney was assigned to the U.S. Marshal Violent Fugitive Task Force in 2009 and attended the U.S. Marshal Academy at the Federal Law Enforcement Training Center in Georgia. In 2012, Pinkney graduated from the F.B.I. National Academy at Quantico, Virginia. Most recently, he was tasked with overseeing the investigation into the shooting of Tamir Rice by a Cleveland Police Department officer. Pinkney will be the first African-American to serve as Cuyahoga County Sheriff. His appointment is subject to the approval of County Council.
"Serving as Sheriff for Cuyahoga County has been an incredible honor, and I am especially grateful to our Sheriff's Department employees for the relentless work they've done these past few years," said Bova. "I am excited to take on new challenges in promoting citizen safety across Cuyahoga County."
Bova served as a police officer in the Cleveland Police Department for 16 years, leaving as Officer in Charge of the 6th District Vice and Strike Force units in 2000. In December 2000, Sheriff Bova was appointed Chief of Police for the City of Warrensville Heights. Following an interim appointment as Cuyahoga County Sheriff in 2009, Sheriff Bova returned as Chief of the Warrensville Heights Police Department, serving in that role for a total of ten years.
Frank Bova was appointed Sheriff of Cuyahoga County Sheriff's Department on March 19, 2013. Since that time, Bova has focused on department modernization and strengthening partnerships with federal, state, and local law enforcement agencies. Noteworthy accomplishments include: becoming one of the first jail institutions in America to utilize electronic medical records; verifying the addresses of all sex offenders, not just mandated Tier II and III offenders; and creating a focus on the importance of prevention and reentry programs to reduce jail recidivism. Earlier this year he was named Cuyahoga County Police Chiefs Association 2014 Person of the Year.
Emily Lundgard, (216) 348-4395
John O’Brien, (216) 698-3396
CLEVELAND – During a press conference this morning, Cuyahoga County Executive Armond Budish announced two major public safety personnel appointments. Subject to the confirmation of County Council, Cliff Pinkney will serve as Cuyahoga County Sheriff and Frank Bova will be appointed Chief Community Safety and Protection Officer.
"There is nothing more important than ensuring the safety of Cuyahoga County families. I applaud Frank Bova's work to reduce warrant backlogs, enhance monitoring of sex offenders, and develop innovative techniques to keep Cuyahoga County safe during his tenure as County Sheriff," said Budish. "Frank’s collaborative vision and diverse experience makes him the perfect candidate for this new role which will prioritize the coordination of all county activities to ensure the public’s safety.
"During his 24 years in the Sheriff's Department, Cliff Pinkney has demonstrated his effectiveness, his integrity, and his commitment to get the job done," continued Budish. "As the Sheriff's Department Chief, he played a critical role in implementing cutting-edge techniques and enhancing public safety throughout Cuyahoga County. This promotion isn’t just historic but indicative of his years of great work in the community.”
The position of Chief Community Safety and Protection Officer will be responsible for the oversight of safety, justice, and consumer-related functions and advise the chief of staff on issues within the system in order to meet the needs of providing a well-ordered Justice Service System for the County. The County Sheriff will oversee more than 1,000 employees in the Sheriff's Department and implement best practices to promote public safety in the community and rehabilitate inmates in the correctional system.
"I am honored by the opportunity to serve as Cuyahoga County Sheriff," said Pinkney. "I look forward to taking on the challenges of this role and working with County Executive Budish to strengthen public safety here in Cuyahoga County."
Pinkney has 24 years of service with the Sheriff's Department, starting as a Deputy Sheriff in 1991, working his way up through the ranks. In 1993 he was promoted to Detective, to the Narcotics Bureau in 1998, and then served on the FBI Task Force, dealing with gangs, drugs and wiretaps. Pinkney was promoted to Sergeant in 2005 and the Sex Offender Unit in 2007.
Pinkney was assigned to the U.S. Marshal Violent Fugitive Task Force in 2009 and attended the U.S. Marshal Academy at the Federal Law Enforcement Training Center in Georgia. In 2012, Pinkney graduated from the F.B.I. National Academy at Quantico, Virginia. Most recently, he was tasked with overseeing the investigation into the shooting of Tamir Rice by a Cleveland Police Department officer. Pinkney will be the first African-American to serve as Cuyahoga County Sheriff. His appointment is subject to the approval of County Council.
"Serving as Sheriff for Cuyahoga County has been an incredible honor, and I am especially grateful to our Sheriff's Department employees for the relentless work they've done these past few years," said Bova. "I am excited to take on new challenges in promoting citizen safety across Cuyahoga County."
Bova served as a police officer in the Cleveland Police Department for 16 years, leaving as Officer in Charge of the 6th District Vice and Strike Force units in 2000. In December 2000, Sheriff Bova was appointed Chief of Police for the City of Warrensville Heights. Following an interim appointment as Cuyahoga County Sheriff in 2009, Sheriff Bova returned as Chief of the Warrensville Heights Police Department, serving in that role for a total of ten years.
Frank Bova was appointed Sheriff of Cuyahoga County Sheriff's Department on March 19, 2013. Since that time, Bova has focused on department modernization and strengthening partnerships with federal, state, and local law enforcement agencies. Noteworthy accomplishments include: becoming one of the first jail institutions in America to utilize electronic medical records; verifying the addresses of all sex offenders, not just mandated Tier II and III offenders; and creating a focus on the importance of prevention and reentry programs to reduce jail recidivism. Earlier this year he was named Cuyahoga County Police Chiefs Association 2014 Person of the Year.
