Dearborn Police Chief Named one of Nation’s Best
Dearborn Police Chief Ronald Haddad
Dearborn Police Chief Ronald Haddad on Thursday was named one of the top public officials of the year, one of nine leaders across the U.S. who were recognized as the best and brightest in state, city and county government by Governing magazine.
The annual awards program, now in its 18th year, recognizes the top state and local government officials for their leadership and accomplishments in their positions and communities.
Here is what the editorial team of Governing magazine had to say about Dearborn Chief Haddad:
“Home to the nation’s most concentrated Arab community, Dearborn, Michigan, boasts one of the most widely admired approaches to counterterrorism — one pioneered by the city and state’s first Arab-American police chief. Heralded as a model for the nation and for federal policy, Haddad’s approach uses community-based policing to defend against violent extremism. A 7 percent drop in crime in 2010 and Dearborn’s culture of trust and civic engagement are testaments to Haddad’s success.
” . . . Haddad has formed relationships built on trust and respect with all members of his community, particularly the Arab and Muslim populations. Haddad has pioneered a new approach to counterterrorism, using community-based policing as a way to defend against violent extremism.
“[There] can’t be this boots-on-the-ground sort of militaristic, machismo attitude about countering terrorism,” says Juliette Kayyem, the former assistant secretary for Intergovernmental Affairs at the U.S. Department of Homeland Security. “It has to be one of civic engagement, and I think the Dearborn model is a model for the nation and for federal policy.”
Governing magazine says that Public Officials of the Year are selected from nominations submitted by readers, experts in the public and private sectors, and its editorial team. Among the qualities recognized are leadership, courage, innovation, creativity and good management. Governing magazine has named a total of 167 people as Public Officials of the Year since it began the awards.
“These dynamic state, city and county public officials faced both economic and political challenges,” said Governing Publisher Fred Kuhn in a statement. “Through their collective vision, these stellar leaders worked to better not only their communities but to set an example for future leaders to follow.”
You can view a Kiwanis Club of Dearborn video interview with Chief Haddad about his career by clicking HERE.
October 28th, 2011 at 7:56 am
Congratulations!
October 28th, 2011 at 12:57 pm
If you ever talk to the Chief you will soon see that he is a nice enough person, but he is a politician first and foremost. He makes promises about having extra officers in your given area, however, it never comes to fruition, because the daytime break-ins still take place, and you hear of more of them now inthe Country Club neighborhoods, showing that little is being done, as some officers who I personally know, tell us its business as usual, with no extra officers being assigned. Ron Haddad take your bow for the award, but you seem like you are all show (you love that pretty uniform), and no go. Show the residents in our area some results, for a change, instead of lip service.
November 1st, 2011 at 10:46 am
Must not of been too many Chiefs being considered for this award.