Sheriff Gahler has announced the appointment of Lee Dunbar to the rank of Major and position of Chief, Services and Support Bureau. This appointment comes after the retirement of Major Daniel Galbraith in November. This appointment took effect on Saturday, November 28, 2020.
As Chief, Services and Support Bureau, Major Dunbar will oversee the Planning and Research and Court Services Divisions, Harford County Training Academy, Warrant Apprehension Unit, as well as much of the day-to-day administrative operations of the Harford County Sheriff’s Office including, Computer Support, Human Resources, and Quartermaster.
Prior to this appointment, Dunbar has served the Office since 1995, most recently at the rank of Captain and Division Commander of the Southern Precinct. Dunbar started his Law Enforcement career as a Cadet with the Maryland State Police, graduating from their 103rd entrance law enforcement class. That entire class was laid off immediately after graduation due to state-wide budget cuts. Following his academy, Dunbar joined the Bel Air Police Department, where he served for four years, before joining the Sheriff’s Office. While serving with the Sheriff’s Office, Dunbar has worked in patrol operations, the Harford County Narcotics Task Force, and multiple investigative positions. Additionally he has served as a polygraph examiner, Chairman of the Use of Force Committee and on the Public Information Office media team. Dunbar promoted to Captain in 2014 and has commanded the Harford County Narcotics Task Force, Harford County Sheriff’s Office Criminal Investigations Division and Southern Precinct.
Dunbar moved to Harford County at a young age and graduated from Harford Christian High School. He holds an Associate’s Degree in Political Science from Harford Community College and a Bachelor’s Degree in Government and Public Policy from the University of Baltimore.
Of this promotion, and the retirement of Major Galbraith, Sheriff Gahler remarked, “I would like to thank Major Galbraith for his long service to the citizens of Harford County. The decision to promote Captain Dunbar to the rank of Major came after careful consideration and internal discussion. It speaks volumes of the quality of the men and women in the Sheriff’s Office that there are so many experienced commanders who are ready to step forward and contribute to continuing to move this Agency forward. The appointment of Lee Dunbar to Major was made in the best interest of leadership in the Agency, service to the citizens, and the safety of our Harford County communities. Please join me in congratulating him and wishing him well in his new role.”