Crime & Safety
Bane Announces Promotions for Command Staff
The Harford County sheriff announced three majors and two captains.
Harford County Sheriff Jesse Bane has announced the promotion of three majors and two captains on his command staff.
Maj. Douglas Verzi, who previously served as a captain in the Police Services Bureau, will now work in the Investigative Services Bureau. He has worked with the sheriff's office for more than 31 years.
Maj. Christina Prisberry will work in the Police Services Bureau after spending time as a lieutenant in the same department. She has more than 26 years of experience with the office.
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Maj. Michael Capasso, who was most recently a captain in the Correctional Services Bureau, has been promoted within the same department. He has been with the sheriff's office for nearly 25 years.
Two former commanders were also promoted on Bane's staff.
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Capt. Duane Williams will work in the Special Investigations Division after serving as a lieutenant in the northern precinct. He has more than 20 years of experience with office.
Lastly, Capt. H. Michael Gullion will move from his position as a lieutenant serving as Shift Watch Commander to Harford County Detention Center Operations. He has served in the Harford County Detention Center for more than 17 years.
"[These] promotions are a result of the individuals' ability to think strategically, the respect they have earned from their peers, citizens and colleagues, as well as their significant contributions to the Harford County Sheriff's Office," Bane said in a statement. "Their promotions and the assignments of my command staff members play a critical role in leading the Harford County Sheriff's Office into the future."
Here is Bane's new command staff in full:
Chief Deputy
Colonel Gregory Carlevaro
Warden
Elwood Dehaven
Services and Support Bureau
Maj. Dale Stonesifer
Investigative Services Bureau
Maj. Doug Verzi
Police Services Bureau
Maj. Christina Presberry
Correctional Services Bureau
Maj. Michael Capasso
Administrative Services Division
Capt. Daniel Galbraith
Court Services Division
Capt. John Bakie
Criminal Investigations Division
Capt. Joe Mina
HCDC—Security Operations
Capt. H Michael Gullion
HCDC—Administrative Services
Capt. Tanya Jackson
Northern Precinct Commander
Capt. Keith Warner
Patrol Special Operations Division
Capt. John Bowman
Southern Precinct Commander
Capt. Christopher Swain
Special Investigations Division
Capt. Duane Williams
Youth Services Division
Capt. Stephen Thomas