Portage Public Safety Foundation

05/03/2026

💙✨The Thin Blue Shoreline Memorial Ride is a 365-mile/4-day bike ride from Benton Harbor to Petoskey honoring officers who have been killed in the line of duty. All participants are either sworn or retired law enforcement officers or surviving family members of those who have been killed in the line of duty.

🎉 This year, Deputy Director of Portage Department of Public Safety, Bryan Mayhew, will be joined by two teammates: Officers Jessica Cutshaw and Robb Nemecek.

Show your support today by visiting 🌐 https://secure.givelively.org/teams/michigan-police-unity-team/2026-thin-blue-shoreline-ride/team-portage

02/22/2026

💙✨The Thin Blue Shoreline Memorial Ride is a 365-mile/4-day bike ride from Benton Harbor to Petoskey honoring officers who have been killed in the line of duty. All participants are either sworn or retired law enforcement officers or surviving family members of those who have been killed in the line of duty.

🎉 This year, Deputy Director of Portage Department of Public Safety, Bryan Mayhew, will be joined by two teammates: Officers Jessica Cutshaw and Robb Nemecek. Watch this social media page over the coming weeks to learn more about Team Portage and who they will be riding for.

Show your support today by visiting 🌐 https://secure.givelively.org/teams/michigan-police-unity-team/2026-thin-blue-shoreline-ride/team-portage

12/31/2025

Thank you for your service and congratulations on your retirement! 🎉❤️🫶

12/20/2025

Thank you for your service 🎉

📣 Please join us in congratulating Battalion Chief Rick Nason on his retirement after 38 years of dedicated service in the fire service.

Rick began his career in 1989 with the Pavilion Township Fire Department. He was hired by the City of Portage as a Firefighter in 2001, promoted to Captain in 2008, and later promoted to Battalion Chief in 2014. Throughout his career, Rick exemplified strong leadership, professionalism, and an unwavering commitment to serving his community.

Thank you, Battalion Chief Nason, for your many years of service, and best wishes for a well-earned retirement. 🚒

12/20/2025

Congratulations 🎉

The Portage Department of Public Safety is entering a new chapter in leadership.

After more than a decade as Director of Public Safety and a distinguished 38-year career in law enforcement, Nicholas J. Armold has retired. Under his leadership, the department strengthened community engagement, enhanced public safety operations, and guided Portage through significant initiatives and challenges. We thank Director Armold for his lasting impact and dedicated service to our community.

At its December 16 meeting, the Portage City Council approved the appointment of Matthew V. Wolfe as the new Director of Public Safety. Wolfe has served the Portage community since 1996 and brings nearly 30 years of experience within the department, including roles as Police Officer, Detective, Sergeant, Lieutenant, and Assistant Police Chief. His background in accreditation, operations, and emergency response positions him well to lead the department into the future.

“We are excited to appoint Matthew Wolfe as our next Director of Public Safety,” said City Manager Pat McGinnis. “His long-standing service, proven leadership, and deep commitment to Portage make him the ideal choice.”

Please join us in thanking Director Armold for his service and welcoming Director Wolfe to his new role.

12/16/2025

Congratulations!

12/16/2025