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Chiefs provide public safety primer

by | Feb 12, 2026 | Latest, News

Sachse Police Chief Bryan Sylvester, left, talks about local policing during a Chamber of Commerce luncheon. He is joined by Sachse Fire Chief Marty Wade, Murphy Fire Chief Perry Elliott and Murphy Police Chief Jeff Gibson. Bob Wieland/C&S Media 

Police and fire chiefs from Murphy, Sachse and Wylie have told business leaders that crime and safety challenges routinely cross city boundaries and require constant collaboration among agencies. They also urged employers to view public safety departments as partners rather than just emergency responders.

The chiefs spoke Thursday, Feb. 5, at a luncheon at the Murphy Activity Center sponsored by the chambers of commerce in the three cities.

Murphy Police Chief Jeff Gibson said the most frequent calls for service from Murphy businesses were not violent crimes but traffic-related incidents. 

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