The Village of Yellow Springs Ohio is totally fucked.
https://www.facebook.com/VillageofYellowSprings/posts/1613854115646149
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Public Statement from Josue Salmeron, Village Manager, regarding appointment of Chief of Police
Yellow Springs, OH, March 21, 2022, Effective Monday, March 21, 2022, Paige Burge has been appointed Chief of Police. She now carries all duties, responsibilities, and authority given to the Village's Police Chief.
The Citizen Advisory group leading the search for Police Chief worked diligently with the Village Manager, Josue Salmeron, to identify candidates who best fit the Vision and Values of policing in the Village of Yellow Springs. The group conducted an extensive recruitment and vetting process that included the review of over 35 applicants from the region and across the Country.
Previously, Paige Burge, served as Interim Chief of Police for the Village of Yellow Springs since November 12, 2021, and as a member of the Village Leadership and Management team beginning August of 2021.
Paige Burge, joined the Yellow Springs Police Department as a Patrol Officer in early 2019. Her prior experience includes 10 years in the private sector with a focus on asset protection across 27 locations. During her tenure with the Village of Yellow Springs, Paige has demonstrated an exemplary work ethic, a commitment to community engagement, and responsive and engaged leadership, as both Patrol Officer and Sergeant.
Paige, a Fairborn, OH, resident proudly identifies as a wife, daughter, pet parent, an Aunt, a woman, a member of the LGBTQA+ community, and an individual who recognizes that every interaction with this department matters, and that we must treat all people with the respect we afford our own family members.
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Picture from left to right:
Josue Salmeron (Village Manager), Brian Housh (Village Council President), Paige Burge (YSO Chief of Police), Mayor Pam