Nick Dolbin@nickdolbin
Chief of Police Nick began his law enforcement career as an entry-level police officer with the Cuyahoga Metropolitan Housing Authority, patrolling a subsidized housing complex. He subsequently worked for various police departments in Cleveland, Ohio, and beyond. He served as a Commander for the Amsterdam Police Department and as a police officer for the East Cleveland Department. At the Geneva on the Lake Police Department, he was responsible for their largest meth seizure, totaling three pounds, during a traffic stop.
His experience also includes the role of Administrative Sergeant for the MetroHealth Police Department, where he managed dispatch, radios, FTO programs, uniforms, vehicles, equipment, annual in-service training, policies and procedures, recruitment, and grants. Nick was also a TAC Officer, Firearms Instructor, Range Master, and Glock Armorer.
Nick Dolbin has earned several certifications throughout his law enforcement career, including Crisis Intervention Training (CIT), Public Safety Telecommunicator (PST), Emergency Medical Dispatch (EMD), Communications Training Officer (CTO), Field Training Officer (FTO), Background Investigator, Semi-Auto Pistol Instructor, Shotgun Instructor, and Taser Instructor.
Before entering law enforcement, Nick worked in the insurance industry. He served as Manager of Statewide Operations for Medical Mutual of Ohio, overseeing claims and customer service. He also worked as Manager of Workers' Compensation at Klais and Company, leading the daily operations of a BWC Managed Care Organization. His insurance career began as a Claims Specialist for the Ohio Bureau of Workers Compensation, managing claims from injured workers.
Nick graduated from Cleveland State University with a Bachelor of Business Administration in Management and Labor Relations. He also attended the Cleveland Heights Police Academy and Southwest Florida Public Service Academy. To further his knowledge and skills, he has taken courses in Executive Management Leadership at Ashland University.
Nick Dolbin is deeply committed to community service. He received Community Youth Service and Gun Safety Outreach awards from the United States Attorney in Northeast Ohio. He supported The MetroHealth Advocates for Community and School Safety (MACSS), a committee working to increase gun safety and address gun violence as a public health issue. He helped distribute free gun locks and demonstrated proper safety procedures for securing weapons.