Ronald Sellon

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ABOUT RONALD SELLON

Accomplished public safety leader with three decades of progressive law enforcement experience, including more than a decade as Chief of Police for the Mansfield (MA) Police Department. U.S. military veteran, licensed attorney (Massachusetts and Federal courts), and graduate of the FBI National Academy (Session 245), Police Executive Research Forum’s Senior Management Institute for Police (Session 65). I hold a Master’s in Criminal Justice Administration, and Law Degree.Throughout my career, I’ve been fortunate to work alongside dedicated teams to evolve our department from a traditional enforcement focus to a more proactive, community-oriented approach built on engagement, prevention, and collaboration. I’m grateful for the opportunities to mentor officers, develop meaningful programs, and contribute to measurable improvements in public safety and trust. Some of the initiatives I’ve had the privilege to support include:Helping lead a regional efforts such as a dispatch consolidation that greatly reduced operating costs to improve service and build a new Public safety facility that came in on time and under budget, benefiting both the department and the community.Coordinating public safety operations for major events at the Xfinity Center amphitheater.Building lasting partnerships with schools, regional agencies, and local organizations to strengthen school security, responses, and support for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities.Currently serve as 4th Vice President of the International Association of Chiefs of Police (IACP)—an honor that allows me to learn from and contribute alongside colleagues worldwide on issues like constitutional policing, officer wellness, systems improvement and community trust.Deeply passionate about public service and continual improvement in policing, looking ahead, I’m eager to bring my experience in leadership, policy development, crisis management, and team-building to new opportunities in public safety, consulting, or advisory roles—always with a commitment to listening, learning, and serving others effectively.Areas of Expertise:Executive Leadership • Community Policing • Law Enforcement Operations • Team Building & Mentoring • Program/Project Management • Strategic Policy Development • Crisis & Large-Scale Event Security • School Safety Planning • Community Engagement • Counter-Terrorism • Officer Wellness • Intellectual/Developmental Disabilities Response • Investigations & Analysis • Public Speaking • Process Improvement • Disaster Preparedness • Strategic Transparency