MANSFIELD — The retirement of Mansfield Police Assistant Chief Joseph Petrycki is one of four that will take place on the force in the next few weeks.
Assistant Chief Joseph Petrycki announced his retirement from the Mansfield Division of Police effective June 2, 2021.
Assistant Chief Petrycki began his law enforcement career with the Division of Police on April 12, 1996, was promoted to Sergeant on April 3, 2008, to Lieutenant on Sept. 26, 2014, and then to Assistant Chief on May 7, 2019, and holds a B.S. Degree in Criminal Justice and Sociology from Ashland University.
During his tenure with the Division he has served as a Sergeant in the Community Services Bureau, Sergeant in the Major Crimes Unit and Sergeant in the Special Investigative Section/METRICH. A
As a Lieutenant he served in the Community Services Bureau as the Night Watch Commander and as the Commander of the METRICH Enforcement Unit until his promotion to Assistant Chief.
He is a former member of the Allied Special Operations Response Team (ASORT/SWAT) where he served as an operator, long rifleman and team leader. In December 2012 he was appointed the Commander of ASORT until he retired from the team in late 2016.
Throughout his 25-year career, he served as a Field Training Officer, Fitness Instructor, Recruitment Officer, Firearms Instructor, Crisis Intervention Instructor, Armorer, Defensive Tactics Team Instructor, Range Team Instructor and Technical Crash Investigator and has extensive experience in investigations and tactical operations, and was a member of the Department’s Honor Guard.
According to Mansfield Police Chief Keith Porch, Petrycki is known for his hard work, dedication, initiative and positive attitude toward his work and co-workers.
“He consistently demonstrates a high degree of skill, integrity, perseverance in his job, and exemplifies the best qualities of a law enforcement professional,” Porch stated.
Petrycki has received numerous Special Commendation Awards, letters of recognition and letter of appreciation from citizens and fellow law enforcement personnel.
On Dec. 31, 2005 he received the Officer of the Year Award, Dec. 7, 2007 the Military Service Award, December 31, 2009 and Dec. 31, 2013 the Supervisor of the Year Awards, and Nov. 16, 2016 and Oct. 30, 2019 the Legion of Merit Awards.
Joe has our congratulations upon his retirement and our heartfelt thanks for his many years of loyal service. We wish him the greatest success and happiness in the future.
Due to restrictions in place due to COVID-19 there will be no public ceremony.
“Happy retirement and good luck, Joe!” Porch stated.
Retirement MPD Officer Orlando D. Chatman Jr.
Officer Orland D. Chatman Jr. announced his retirement from the Mansfield Division of Police effective June 1, 2021.
Officer Chatman was appointed to the Mansfield Division of Police on Aug. 21, 2006. Prior to his appointment to the department he served in the U. S. Army for three years active duty and one year in the Army Reserves. He was a Correction Officer in the department’s jail for six years and won the Correction Officer of the Year Award.
As a new Patrol Officer for the Mansfield Division of Police he was assigned to the Community Service Bureau Patrol Section and worked on all three shifts, until his assignment to the Special Operations Bureau Neighborhood Impact Section as a D.A.R.E. Officer in January 2017.
He taught sixth and eighth grade students at numerous schools to avoid drugs, membership in gangs and violent behavior, and counseling for all schools. During this time he was also in charge of running the D.A.R.E. Olympics every spring. Throughout his career he served as a Field Training Officer, Recruitment Officer, Youth Program Specialist, and received a Military Service Award.
Porch said Officer Chatman is known for his hard work, dedication, initiative and positive attitude toward his work and co-workers.
“He consistently demonstrates a high degree of skill, integrity, perseverance in his job, and exemplifies the best qualities of a law enforcement professional,” Porch said. “He has received numerous Special Commendation Awards, letters of recognition and letters of appreciation from citizens and fellow law enforcement personnel.
Orlando’s retirement represents a loss to the Mansfield Division of Police and culminates a career that has exemplified the best qualities of a law enforcement professional.
“Orlando has our congratulations upon his retirement and our heartfelt thanks for his many years of loyal service. We wish him the greatest success and happiness in the future.”
Due to restrictions in place due to COVID-19 there will be no public ceremony.
“Happy retirement and good luck, Orlando!” Porch said.
Retirement MPD Officer Ronald A. Barnes
Officer Ronald A. Barnes announced his retirement from the Mansfield Division of Police effective June 1, 2021.
Officer Barnes was appointed to the Mansfield Division of Police on June 17, 2014, and was assigned to the Community Service Bureau Patrol Section.
Prior to this appointment he began his law enforcement career with the city on May 24, 1986, working at the Clearfork Reservoir, the City Parks Department, and a Dispatcher in the Public Safety Communication Section. He also graduated from North Central Criminal Justice Police Academy and volunteered with the Mansfield Police Auxiliary Unit during this time.
Officer Barnes was assigned to the Special Operations Bureau Neighborhood Impact Section on Oct. 20, 2015 as a Community Policing Officer. Along with Community Policing duties, he assisted the Neighborhood Watches and their meetings, and served as an Advisor for the Mansfield Police Explorers Unit Post 7751.
During his time with the Explorers Unit they attended Hands-on National Competitions in Flagstaff, Arizona July 2016, at Purdue University July 2018 and took fifth place in Traffic Crash Competition, at Ohio State Competition 2016 took third place, and 2021 took second place out of 31 teams competing.
Porch said Officer Barnes is known for his hard work, dedication, initiative and positive attitude toward his work and co-workers.
“He consistently demonstrates a high degree of skill, integrity, perseverance in his job, and exemplifies the best qualities of a law enforcement professional,” Porch said.
He has received numerous Special Commendation Awards, letters of recognition and letters of appreciation from citizens and fellow law enforcement personnel.
“Ron’s retirement represents a loss to the Mansfield Division of Police and culminates a career that has exemplified the best qualities of a law enforcement professional,” Porch said. “Ron has our congratulations upon his retirement and our heartfelt thanks for his many years of loyal service. We wish him the greatest success and happiness in the future.”
Due to restrictions in place due to COVID-19 there will be no public ceremony.
“Happy retirement and good luck, Ron!” Porch said.
Retirement MPD Officer Andrew J. Boor
Officer Andrew J. Boor announced his retirement from the Mansfield Division of Police effective June 1, 2021.
Officer Boor began his law enforcement career with the Mansfield Division of Police on Aug. 12, 1994. As a new officer he was assigned to the Community Services Bureau Patrol Section and spent the majority on night shift. May 2005 he was assigned to the K-9 Unit along with a K-9 partner Dezi, the first female German Shepherd to join the department.
With less than six months experience as a team, K-9 Dezi placed fourth overall in Narcotics Detection at the United States Police Canine Association Competition at Bowling Green, Kentucky, competing against over sixty veteran Police K-9 teams. Officer Boor has served the last five years in the Traffic Section.
In 2008 Officer Boor was the first of two officers that established the department’s Honor/Color Guard. He has been a Field Training Officer for 15 years, training numerous officers.
Porch said Officer Boor is known for his hard work, dedication, initiative and positive attitude toward his work and co-workers.
“He consistently demonstrates a high degree of skill, integrity, perseverance in his job, and exemplifies the best qualities of a law enforcement professional,” Porch said.
He has received numerous Special Commendation Awards, letters of recognition and letters of appreciation from citizens and fellow law enforcement personnel. He received two Legion of Merit Awards.
“Andy’s retirement represents a loss to the Mansfield Division of Police and culminates a career that has exemplified the best qualities of a law enforcement professional,” Porch said. “Andy has our congratulations upon his retirement and our heartfelt thanks for his many years of loyal service.
“We wish him the greatest success and happiness in the future.”
Due to restrictions in place due to COVID-19 there will be no public ceremony.
“Happy retirement and good luck, Andy!” Porch said.
