Former ASO PIO Art Forgey to take the same role at GPD
BY JENNIFER CABRERA
GAINESVILLE, Fla. – Gainesville Police Department’s Public Information Officer (PIO) position has been vacant since January, but an experienced PIO will soon be stepping in – former Alachua County Sheriff’s Office PIO Art Forgey.
Forgey served as a sworn law enforcement officer in Missouri for 14 years and moved to Florida after he was injured. He served 21.5 years with the Alachua County Sheriff’s Office, with 18 of those as the PIO under three different Sheriffs. He retired in January and told Alachua Chronicle that he decided to continue to serve after GPD approached him about taking the position. Forgey said his greatest accomplishments are his two sons, who are “much more successful than I am” and living in Asheville, NC, and Washington, D.C.
Forgey confirmed to Alachua Chronicle that he will start work at Gainesville Police Department on May 12.
Woo hooo. Go Arty. Such an upstanding person.
Looks can be very deceiving!
What don’t you ask why the former GPD PIO resigned.
He will become the next tragedy. He joined his kin folks.
Why did he? Incompetence?
Art is a wonderful person. He is an extremely experienced and ethical PIO. He understands the immense responsibility of the position. His work ethic and innate integrity is unmatched. It is great news that he will continue to serve our community.
Having collaborated with Art for 20 years, I can attest that he is a consummate communications professional. Great move, GPD.
You never get to retire Art. Congratulations on your new ‘adventure’.
I certainly hope you are treated like the pro that you are. That place can be a @#%÷ hole sometimes.
I have known Art a long time. As a retired officer, I think it’s the best decision GPD has made in many years.
Great guy, wish him all the luck!