Police Chief: We Have a Safe City

Twinsburg Police Chief Chris Noga responds to recent crime data released by the FBI

Nobody wants crime to be consistent in their community; unless, of course, it is consistently low. And that's the sentiment of Twinsburg Police Chief Chris Noga has. The FBI released the crime reports for Twinsburg in 2011 and Noga said the numbers for last year are pretty similar to years' past. "We have a safe city," Noga said. "I'm proud to live here and be the chief here." But like any community, crime is inevitable. Noga said you won't completely prevent crime but he is pleased with the numbers. As far as examining Twinsburg with other communities' crime data, Noga said it's like comparing "apples to (oranges)." "There are many variables that are hard to account for," he said. There are so many communities that have different aspects …

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City Hall Looking at Lobby Redesign

Mayor, police chief cite safety as main concern.

After talking about it for nearly six years, city officials are hoping to finally remodel the lobby inside city hall. Mayor Katherine Procop said Tuesday that safety is the main concern behind the estimated $35,000 project. "If you go in most city halls, receptionists are behind some kind of glass for protection," Procop said. She added that the city has made safety efforts in the past by locking the back hallways and chambers of city hall. "This is the last area we need to do," Procop said. Police Chief Chris Noga told city council that two officers did a security survey of the building several years back. "One of the things on our list of issues was the lobby and how the receptionist is out in the open," Noga said. They toyed with the …

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Names in the News

Names in the News: Police Chief Chris Noga

He calls himself the "accidental" police officer, but the leader of Twinsburg's police force has lead the city through some of it's darkest days

His name is Chris Noga. Serving as police chief of the Twinsburg Police Department, Noga has kept watch over the city since 2006; he was the department's sixth police chief. Twinsburg Patch caught up with the Chief Noga to find out more about him and issues facing the city. Twinsburg Patch: How long have you lived in Twinsburg? What do you love most about the community? Chris Noga: My wife and I moved into Twinsburg in June 1997, just three months after I was hired by the city as a police officer. I love that while Twinsburg has grown over the last 20 years, the community still retains a small town feel and atmosphere. It’s not only a great place to work, but it’s a great place to raise our two children. Patch: What about the police force …

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