The Mayor’s Advisory Commission on Public Safety was established in August 2024 through Executive Order SF-2024-20 to continue and improve Public Safety and work with the community to keep the City safe and secure.

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Initiatives, Goals, Past Accomplishments

• Explore and advise on new and evolving safety and security issues.

• Enhance community engagement that promote participation among public safety agencies and the community to foster trust.

• Discuss emergency response protocols and infrastructure to ensure timely and efficient responses to incidents in Carmel and surrounding areas.

• Support programs focused on crime prevention, including neighborhood watch initiatives, youth mentorship programs, and awareness campaigns that educate the public on safety practices and resources available to them.

   

Members

Kurt Aikman
 Senior Security Advisor – MISO

Tony Dellelo
 Captain – Indiana State Police

Harry Ghoman
 Carmel Resident

Dr. Toby Malichi
 Carmel Resident

Brady Myers
 Deputy Chief – Carmel Police Department

Dennis Quakenbush
 Sheriff – Hamilton County Sheriff’s Office

Drake Sterling
 Chief of Police – Carmel Police Department

Antony Sheehan
 President/CEO – Aspire

Bradley Swim
 Citizen – Security and Domestic Preparedness Professional

Joel Thacker
 Fire Chief – Carmel Fire Department

Tami Wanninger
 Executive Director – Prevail

Dave Woodward
 Director of Security/Safety – Carmel Clay School Corporation

Commission Contact

Mayor’s Office, 317-571-2401

Meeting Dates

The Commission shall hold biannual meetings while also standing ready to meet and collaborate as critical issues arise.

Resources

Mayor’s Advisory Commission on Public Safety webpage