Administration
The Administration of the Police Department consists of five members: the Chief of Police, Deputy Chief and three Captains who are division commanders. The administration is supplemented with two civilian staff members whose responsibilities are payroll and benefit administration, employee records, financial tracking and other clerical duties.
Chief Thomas Goralski
Chief Goralski was appointed as Chief of Police by Mayor Maureen Miller Brosnan on December 17, 2021. Chief Goralski began his career with the Livonia Police Department in 1989. Over his career, Chief Goralski has been assigned to several positions within the various Divisions of the Police Department. As a police officer, Chief Goralski was assigned as a uniformed patrol officer, as a plains clothes surveillance officer in the Special Operations Unit, and as an undercover narcotics officer in the Intelligence Bureau. In 1998, Chief Goralski was assigned to the Michigan State Police Western Wayne Narcotics Concept Team. In 1999, Chief Goralski was promoted to rank of Police Sergeant and assigned as a patrol supervisor. In 2001, Chief Goralski was assigned as a Detective Sergeant in the Investigative Division. During this assignment, Chief Goralski was the lead investigator on two high profile multiple homicide cases, resulting in successful convictions of the assailants in both cases. In 2004, Chief Goralski was promoted to the rank of Lieutenant and assigned to the Uniform Division, including an assignment as the Patrol Operations Lieutenant, responsible for department policies, jail operations and grants. In 2010 Chief Goralski was assigned as the Commanding Officer both the Detective and Intelligence Bureaus. In 2016, Chief Goralski was promoted to the rank of Police Captain. During his time as Captain, Chief Goralski has commanded the Patrol, Support Services and the Investigative Divisions.
Chief Goralski has proudly served on the Livonia Police Honor Guard, Hostage Negotiator Team and as a Precision Driving Instructor. Chief Goralski also commanded the regional Western Wayne Crisis Negotiators Team as well as the Emergency Vehicle Operations Training Unit.
Chief Goralski is married to his wife, Lorie, for nearly 30 years, has two adult children and is a long-time resident of Livonia.
Education:
Detroit Catholic Central High School.
Madonna University, Bachelor of Science Degree
Northwestern University School of Staff and Command, Class 302
Central Michigan University, Law Enforcement Executive Leadership Institute
Michigan Associations of Chiefs of Police, New Chief’s School
FBI National Academy for Police Executives, Session 268
FBI Law Enforcement Exeutive Devolopment, Session 81
Professional Associations:
FBI National Academy Associates (FBI NAA)
FBI NAA Michigan Chapter – Curriculum Committee Member
International Association of Chiefs of Police (IACP)
Michigan Association of Chiefs of Police (MACP)
Michigan Law Enforcement Accreditation Commission (MLEAC) – Comissioner
Michigan Municipal Risk Management Authority (MMRMA) – Law Enforcement Advisory Committee
Southeast Michigan Association of Chiefs of Police – Executive Board Member
Wayne County Association of Chiefs of Police – Executive Board Member
Western Wayne County Chiefs of Police
Western Wayne Rescue Recovery Task Force
Western Wayne County Mobile Field Force – Board Member
Deputy Chief Benjamin McDermott
Deputy Chief McDermott began his career with the Livonia Police Department in 1979. Since that time he was promoted through the ranks and assigned to numerous positions in the Police Department. Early in his career he worked as a cadet and patrol officer. In 1986 he was transferred to the Intelligence Bureau and worked the next six years in criminal surveillance and as an undercover narcotics investigator. He was promoted to sergeant in 1991 and assigned as a supervisor in the patrol bureau. In 1992 he was assigned to the Drug Enforcement Administration and worked as a DEA Task Force Agent for the next three years. In 1995 he was assigned as the supervisor of the Livonia Police Narcotics Unit. In 1997 he was promoted to lieutenant and assigned as a patrol shift commander. In December of 1998 he took command of the Detective Bureau, the Hostage Negotiation Team and was the Department’s Public Information Officer. Over the next six years he led numerous high profile investigations and reorganized the bureau. In 2005 he took command of the Intelligence Bureau, responsible for drug enforcement and criminal surveillance. Both the Detective and Intelligence Bureau were awarded unit commendations during his administrations. In early 2008 he was promoted to Captain and led the Administrative and Uniform Divisions until his promotion to Deputy Chief in January 2012. As Deputy Chief, he is second in command of the Police Department and assists the Chief of Police with the day to day operation and overall administration of the Police Department. He is a graduate of Madonna University and the Northwestern University School of Police Staff and Command. He has also attended the Central Michigan University Law Enforcement Executive Leadership Institute, the FBI Leadership Institute and the Michigan State Police Executive Development Program. In April of 2019, he received a Master’s Degree in Criminal Justice Leadership and Intelligence from Madonna University. Deputy Chief McDermott is a lifelong resident of Livonia and is married with three children.
Captain Gregory Yon
Captain Yon began his career in 1986 and is currently the Administrative Division Commander. Over his career, Captain Yon has been assigned to various positions throughout the police department. These have included the Patrol Bureau, S.W.A.T. Team, Canine Unit, Special Operations Unit, Intelligence Bureau and Support Services Bureau. He has a Bachelor of Science degree in Criminal Justice from Wayne State University and a Master of Science degree in Criminal Justice Leadership and Intelligence from Madonna University. He has also attended the Northwestern University School of Police Staff and Command. He is married with two children.
Captain Joshua Gilbert
Captain Gilbert began his career with the Livonia Police Department in 1996. Since that time, he was promoted through the ranks and assigned to numerous positions in the Police Department. As a police officer, Captain Gilbert was assigned as a uniformed patrol officer, as an undercover narcotics officer in the Intelligence Bureau and as a Detective in the Detective Bureau. In 2012, he was promoted to the rank of Police Sergeant and assigned as a patrol supervisor. In 2013, Captain Gilbert was assigned as a Detective Sergeant in the Detective Bureau. During this assignment, he was the lead investigator in several homicide cases that resulted in the successful prosecution of the perpetrators. In 2015, Captain Gilbert was assigned as a Detective Sergeant to the Intelligence Bureau. In 2018, Captain Gilbert was promoted to the rank of Lieutenant and assigned to the Uniform Division and was named the Commanding Officer of the Western Wayne County Mobile Field Force team. In 2019, Captain Gilbert took command of the Intelligence Bureau, responsible for drug enforcement and criminal surveillance. In February of 2022, he was promoted to the rank of Captain and is currently the Investigative Division Commander. He has a Bachelor of Science degree in Criminal Justice from Grand Valley State University. Captain Gilbert is married and has three children
Captain Eric Marcotte
Captain Marcotte began his career with the Livonia Police Department in June of 2000. Since that time, he has been promoted through the ranks and assigned to numerous positions within the Police Department. As a police officer, Captain Marcotte proudly served as a uniformed patrol officer, an undercover narcotics officer in the Intelligence Bureau, and as a SWAT Team operator. In 2012, he was promoted to the rank of Police Sergeant assigned as a patrol supervisor and a Precision Driving Instructor. In 2013, Captain Marcotte was assigned as a Sergeant in the Livonia Police Department’s Narcotic’s Unit taking charge of drug enforcement and criminal surveillance. In 2020, Captain Marcotte was assigned as the Sergeant in charge of the Office of Professional Standards Division. In 2021, Captain Marcotte was promoted to the rank of Lieutenant. During his time as a Lieutenant, Captain Marcotte was assigned to the Uniform Division, the Support Services Division and was named as the Commanding Officer in charge of the Western Wayne County Mobile Field Force team. During this time, Captain Marcotte also took on the responsibilities of commanding the Emergency Vehicle Operations Training Unit within the department. In December of 2022, he was promoted to the rank of Captain and is currently assigned as the Uniform Division Commander. Captain Marcotte has a Bachelor of Science degree in Criminal Justice from Madonna University, is a graduate from the Northwestern University School of Police Staff and Command, and has attended the FBI Leadership Institute. Captain Marcotte is married to his wife, Leah, and has three children.
Chief Curtis Caid
Chief Curtis Caid began his career in 1979 as a police cadet and has worked his way through the ranks, being appointed as Chief of Police by Mayor Jack E. Kirksey on October 12, 2011. Over his career, Chief Caid has been assigned to many positions within the Police Department. At the rank of Police Officer, Chief Caid was assigned as a uniform patrol officer, re-assigned as an undercover surveillance detective and then transferred to the Detective Bureau. In 1993, Chief Caid was promoted to the rank of Sergeant and, for the next 2 years, was a supervisor on the afternoon patrol shift. In 1995, Chief Caid was re-assigned as a Detective Sergeant responsible for investigating crimes against persons and internal investigations. In 2000, Chief Caid was promoted to the rank of Lieutenant and re-assigned to the Uniform Division. After a short period, Chief Caid was transferred to the Intelligence Bureau where, over the next 5 years, he oversaw all undercover narcotics, criminal surveillance investigations and the expansion of the unit, partnering with the United States Marshall’s Fugitive Apprehension Team. In 2005, Chief Caid was promoted to Captain and assigned as the Commander of the Uniform Division. Two years later, Chief Caid was re-assigned as Division Commander of the Administration/Support Services, where he was responsible for budget preparation, training, and records management. In 2008, Chief Caid was promoted to the rank of Deputy Chief of Police, responsible for the day- to- day operations of the Police Department.
During his career, Chief Caid was a proud member of the Livonia Police Honor Guard, a Field Training Officer (FTO), and an instructor in emergency vehicle operation, where he achieved certifications in Michigan and Virginia.
Chief Caid has been married to his wife Lori for 28 years and has three adult children, of whom he is very proud. His oldest son is a police officer in Texas, his daughter is a cosmetologist in the Lansing area and his youngest son is a firefighter in Battle Creek.
“I am so very proud of my family and equally proud of the members of the Livonia Police Department. Whether sworn or civilian, they are individuals of incredible character who are committed to serving the citizens, businesses and visitors of the City of Livonia. I am humbled to be amongst them.”
Education:
Churchill High School, Livonia
Schoolcraft College, Associates Degree
Madonna University, Bachelor of Science Degree
Northwestern University School of Police Staff and Command
FBI – Law Enforcement Executive Development
Central Michigan University, Law Enforcement Executive Leadership Institute
Michigan State University, Police Executive Development
Professional Associations:
Automobile Theft Prevention Authority, Board Member, Appointed by Governor Snyder, 2012
International Association of Chiefs of Police
National Association of Chiefs of Police
Michigan Association of Chiefs of Police, Secretary – Treasurer
Southeast Michigan Association of Chiefs of Police, Immediate Past President
High Intensity Drug Trafficking Area – (HIDTA) Eastern Police Chief’s Alternate Representative
Wayne County Association of Chiefs of Police, President
Western Wayne County Association of Chiefs of Police
Western Wayne County Criminal Investigations, Board Member
Western Wayne County Special Operations, Board Member
Michigan Municipal Risk Management Association, Chair – Law Enforcement Committee
Wayne County Reginal Police Academy, Member – Advisory Board
Michigan Concerns of Police Survivors (MI-C.O.P.S.), Trustee
Captain Ron Taig
Captain Ron Taig began his career in 1988 and is currently the Investigative Division Commander and the Public Information Officer. Over his career, Captain Taig has been assigned to various positions throughout the police department. These have included the Patrol Bureau, Special Operations Bureau and the Intelligence Bureau. Captain Taig is currently the Team Commander of the Western Wayne County Special Operations Team, and the former Commander of the Western Wayne County Mobile Field Force Team. His formal education includes a Bachelor of Science degree in Criminal Justice and a Master’s Degree in Business Administration, both from Madonna University. Captain Taig is also a graduate from the FBI National Academy, Class #237 and the Northwestern University School of Police Staff and Command Class #351.
Captain Daniel McKeon
Captain McKeon began his career in 1986 and is currently the Uniform Division Commander. Over his career, Captain McKeon has worked in Patrol Bureau, Special Operation Unit and prior to his promotion the rank of Captain he was the Officer in Charge of the Intelligence Bureau. Captain McKeon has an associate degree in Law Enforcement from Kalamazoo Community College, a bachelor degree in Criminal Justice from Western Michigan University and is a graduate of the Northwestern University School of Police Staff and Command. He is married with three children.
