Akron has a new chief of public safety. Craig Morgan recently served as chief city prosecutor, where he worked closely with the police department. In his new role, Morgan will oversee all of the city’s emergency services.
A career shift
Morgan has spent his entire career working for the city of Akron. As a law student at the University of Akron, he began working as a law clerk for the city. When he graduated, he was hired full time as a city prosecutor. He was promoted to police legal advisor in 2005, deputy chief prosecutor in 2010 and chief prosecutor in 2021.
He was interested in taking on the role of chief of public safety because of his experience working with the police department as a prosecutor, he said.
In addition to overseeing the police department, Morgan also manages the fire department and office of emergency management, as well as roles focusing on community violence intervention and prevention and public safety recruitment and retention…