Chief Norman-Courtesy-City of Columbus/CPD
COLUMBUS, Ind. – Mayor Mary Ferdon announced Friday that Deputy Chief Steve Norman has been appointed the next Chief of Police for the Columbus Police Department (CPD). Norman will officially take office on Tuesday, April 2, following his swearing-in ceremony at the Board of Public Works and Safety meeting at Columbus City Hall.
“I am pleased to announce the appointment of our next Chief of Police. His dedication to serving our community, integrity, and leadership skills make him the perfect fit for this role,” Mayor Ferdon commented.
A 29-year veteran of the CPD, Norman began as a patrolman in 1994 and has served in several supervisory leadership roles including a narcotics detective, public information officer, uniform lieutenant, uniform captain, and deputy chief over the last 25 years. He was appointed deputy chief by retiring Chief Mike Richardson in January 2020.
The chief of police oversees the daily activities of the 85 police officers and support staff while collaborating closely with the Mayor, the Common Council, the Board of Public Works and Safety, various city departments, and a range of public and private organizations and citizen groups.
Norman is a 1992 graduate of Ball State University with a Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice and Criminology. He is a lifelong resident of Bartholomew County.“I am committed to developing the future leaders of this department. I am determined to make the Columbus Police Department, Columbus, Indiana, and Bartholomew County the best that it can be,” stated Norman.
In his first move, Norman appointed Matt Martindale as Deputy Chief.
