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Monroe County Names New Public Safety Director

Bob Burns
Bob Burns

Monroe County Executive Cheryl Dinolfo has named Bob Burns to be the county’s next Public Safety Director.

He is currently Monroe County’s Chief Probation Officer, a job he’s held since 1991.

He replaces David Moore, who recently was named to be the  Director of the Office of Public Integrity. 

Burns’ appointment has to be confirmed by the county legislature.

Dinolfo also named Larry Mattle to replace Burns as Chief Probation Officer.

Mattle was recently the Assistant Chief Probation Officer,  and the position of deputy chief probation officer will now be filled by Todd Wersinger.

Randy Gorbman is WXXI's director of news and public affairs. Randy manages the day-to-day operations of WXXI News on radio, television, and online.