Mission Statement
Dublin Police Department employees are committed to protecting life, liberty and property. We will provide the highest level of service and work in partnership with our community to ensure public safety by focusing on the following core principles;
- Vigilant, Ethical and Impartial Enforcement of Law
- Critical Incident Preparedness and Response
- Crime Prevention, Reduction and Deterrence
- Improvement of Traffic Safety
We will remain dedicated to service and committed to excellence, focusing on the following core values:
Professionalism
We are members of an exceptional and highly trained law enforcement organization. Our conduct and demeanor adhere to the highest standards of personal and organizational excellence.
Integrity
We hold ourselves accountable to the highest level of honesty, truthfulness, and ethical conduct.
Respect
We ensure that all persons are treated with equality, dignity and courtesy.
Commitment
We are dedicated to our Profession, our Community, our Agency and our Mission.
Meet the Leadership Team
Chief of Police
Chief Justin Páez began his career in law enforcement in 2001 and has been a member of the Dublin Police Department since November 2003
During his career, Chief Páez has served as a patrol officer, patrol corporal, accreditation sergeant, community impact unit sergeant, lieutenant, operations bureau commander, services bureau commander, deputy chief of police, and most recently as Interim Chief of Police.
Chief Páez is the seventh Chief of Police for the Dublin Police Department following retired Chiefs Harold Rose, Robert Mayer, Ron Ferrell, Rob Geis, Mike Epperson, and Heinz von Eckartsberg.
Chief Páez earned his Bachelor’s Degree in Criminal Justice from Bowling Green State University. He is a graduate of the Ohio Association of Chiefs of Police leadership courses including the “Supervisory Training and Education Program (STEP)” and “Police Executive Leadership College (PELC)” as well as the Northwestern University’s School of Police Staff and Command.
Chief Páez, and his wife, Abby, have five children and are proud members of the Dublin community.
Lieutenants
Operations Bureau Commander
Lieutenant Greg Lattanzi has been a member of the Dublin Police Department since 2005.
During his career, Lieutenant Lattanzi has served as a patrol officer, traffic enforcement officer, defensive tactics instructor, patrol corporal, patrol sergeant, field training supervisor and now serves as the operations bureau commander.
While serving as operations commander, Lieutenant Lattanzi oversees the operations of the department’s patrol section, K-9 unit, recruiting and field training unit. Additionally, Lieutenant Lattanzi is responsible for the coordination of safety forces for the Memorial Tournament.
Lieutenant Lattanzi is a veteran of the United States Marine Corps and attended North Central State College. He is also a graduate of the Ohio Association of Chiefs of Police leadership courses including the “Supervisory Training and Education Program (STEP)” and “Police Executive Leadership College (PELC)” as well as the Northwestern University’s School of Police Staff and Command.
Lieutenant Lattanzi lives in Marysville with his wife Ashley and has two children.
Support Services Bureau Commander
Lieutenant Nick Tabernik has been a member of the Dublin Police Department since 2005.
During his career Lieutenant Tabernik has served as a patrol officer, corporal, and sergeant, as well as the supervisor of the Field Training Program. He also served as the sergeant over the department’s Community Impact Unit prior to his most recent promotion.
In his current role as the Support Services Bureau Commander, he leads and manages the Detective Bureau, Community Impact Unit, and Community Education Unit. Additionally, he is responsible for the coordination of safety for City special events, including the Independence Day Concert and Fireworks and the Dublin Irish Festival.
Lieutenant Tabernik graduated summa cum laude with a bachelor’s degree in Criminal Justice Studies from the University of Dayton and obtained a Master’s degree in Criminal Justice from the University of Cincinnati. He is also a graduate of Northwestern University’s School of Police Staff and Command and the Supervisor Training and Education Program through the Ohio Association of Chiefs of Police.
Lieutenant Tabernik lives in Marysville with his wife and son. His hobbies include spending time with his family and being a diehard Cleveland sports fan.
Bureau Director – Technical Services
With more than 33 years of service in public-safety, Jay Somerville is the Director of the Technical Services Bureau at the Dublin Ohio Police Department. In that role, Director Somerville serves as the Director of the Northwest Regional Emergency Communications Center, a nationally accredited consolidated 9-1-1 police, fire and EMS dispatch center serving four communities in Central Ohio. In addition, he also manages the Dublin Police records bureau, property function, and CALEA accreditation section.
Director Somerville started his career as a dispatcher with the City of Lima in 1986 at the age of 16. He moved to Dublin in 1992 and has held the positions of dispatcher, communications training officer, shift supervisor and director. He has also been recognized by the National Emergency Number Association as a certified Emergency Number Professional (ENP).
For more than 20 years, Director Somerville has travelled nationwide providing training and certification for trainers, supervisors and managers of 9-1-1 dispatch centers, including 15 years as an adjunct instructor for the APCO Institute.
An active APCO (Association of Public Safety Communications Officials, Inc) member since 1989, Director Somerville is a life member of the Ohio Chapter of APCO and has served as a two time past president. He currently serves as the legislative liaison for Ohio APCO and represents Ohio APCO on the Ohio Statewide Emergency Services Network committee, serving as the chair of the Ohio PSAP Operations subcommittee.
