Cities and towns in Arizona are safe places to live- thanks to the many who serve  daily on municipal public safety forces. We are grateful for the many first  responders who keep our cities and towns working day in and day out.

In the Town of Oro Valley, Police Chief Daniel Sharp keeps safety at the forefront.

Chief Sharp has served as Chief of Police since January 2000 and is an  extraordinary asset to the town. In addition to implementing a community  policing strategy, he has demonstrated a commitment to community programs  such as Adopt-A-Business, Project Graduation and the School Resource Officer  Program. In fact, under his leadership, the Oro Valley Police Department’s School  Resource Officers (SRO) Unit was chosen as a model SRO agency by the Arizona School Resource Officers Association.

In August, Chief Sharp was named recipient of the Greater Oro Valley Chamber of  Commerce 2013 Legacy Award in recognition of his long-term contributions to  the well-being of the Greater Oro Valley community.

Oro Valley Mayor Satish I. Hiremath add, “Not only has he created a safe environment in which we can thrive, but he has also taught our children the values of respect, honesty and integrity through public safety.”

Thank you, Chief Sharp! You are one of the many reasons why Arizona Cities and Towns work!