About Us

The Public Safety Development Group, a nonprofit public benefit corporation, was established in August 2021. San Luis Obispo County public safety professionals saw the need for a local organization that will provide education/training, consulting and charitable services to local law enforcement, fire services, emergency medical services and their communities.  

Vision

Our vision is to inspire law enforcement, fire and EMS professionals to commit to personal and professional development in order to create a safer community 

Mission

Our mission is to provide exceptional education / training, consulting and charitable services to law enforcement, fire services, emergency medical services and their communities.


Meet our Team

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Michael Smiley

Chief Executive Officer

Email:                                                 michael@publicsafetydg.org

Dave Culver

Chief Operating Officer

Chad Pfarr

Board Member