Dellick, cruiser retire from YPD
YOUNGSTOWN
Police Chief Robin Lees not only has to replace an officer who retired Friday after more than 33 years of service, he also needs to get a new cruiser.
Lees explained that Detective Sgt. Cindy Dellick, who began her tenure in the department as a civilian in 1975 before becoming an officer in November 1981, will only drive one cruiser, an old Crown Victoria, as supervisor of the North and East sides.
As she retires, the cruiser also is being retired, and a new one is ready to take its place, Lees said.
The same can’t be said for Dellick, the chief said.
“I’ve known Cindy my entire career here,” Lees said. “She was somebody I always felt I could count on. She was always there when we needed her.”
Dellick also was a negotiator for the Mahoning County Crisis Response Team.
Dellick said she retired now simply because it is the right time. She said she has no idea why she wanted to become a police officer, but knew at age 15.
Read more about her and plans for her replacement in Saturday's Vindicator or on Vindy.com.