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If you have any questions about our department, you may call me at (330) 673-7716, or email me at doliver@brimfieldpolice.com.

Protecting and Serving,

David A. Oliver
Chief of Police

Message about Name Change

I want to advise our Brimfield friends of an upcoming change for me. It’s one of a personal nature.

My father died when I was nine-years old. When I was twelve, I was adopted by my step-father and my last name was changed, to unify the family. My step-father was a great man. He taught me to fish, which I still love, and assisted in raising me… which was not an easy task. I was kind of a handful and a little mouthy at times; hard to believe, I know. He, too, died- in 2000.

My biological father was also a great man. He fought in World War II with the 645th Tank Destroyer Battalion and saw action in Africa, Italy and Europe. He spent 605 days in combat, with 515 being on the front lines. He was in many, many battles in that war. He left the Army as a Sergeant First Class, after earning the Bronze Star, Purple Heart and the Croix de Guerre, a French Citation for Bravery.

After careful consideration and hours of talks with my family, I will honor my father and his remaining family by legally changing my last name to the family name, Oliver. My wife, youngest son and daughter will be doing the same. This change will occur on October 20th, by court order.

I am still the same person with the same convictions and beliefs- just with a different last name. I have had numerous questions concerning the impact to my “professional career” and that is sort of amusing. I am not elected, don’t ever care to be and I am usually just called “Chief” anyway. Name recognition does not motivate me. Catching criminals does. After some time, it will be a normal thing again. If it gets confusing for you, just start talking; I will answer. Those of you who are getting a little older understand the concept of “closure”.

I share all of this because of the relationship we have forged and to answer questions when the change is noticed. I want to thank-you for your understanding and as always, thank you for supporting me and the Brimfield Police Department. We have a very special relationship- unlike any other I have witnessed between a chief, police department and citizens. I respect and honor that more than you can imagine. Those of you who don't care for me much- you can still refer to me with the various names you have called me for years...I'm fond of those too- you remind me I am still having an impact on the knuckleheads who can't seem to grasp the difference between right and wrong.


With Great Affection,
Chief Oliver

Monthly Newsletter

In the next few months, Chief Oliver will start emailing a monthly newsletter.  If you are interested in receiving updates about the police department and other township news, please sign up by emailing the Chief at doliver@brimfieldpolice.com.