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Right Down the Street with Mayor Bryan K. Barnett

From the Frontlines to Our City Streets: A Conversation with Captain Paul Workman

May 18, 2026 • Mayor Bryan K. Barnett

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In this episode of Right Down the Street, Mayor Barnett sits down with Captain Paul Workman, Commander of the Oakland County Sheriff’s Office Rochester Hills Substation, to discuss what it takes to lead the safest city in Michigan and the fourth safest in the entire United States!

Drawing on nearly 30 years in law enforcement and two decades in the U.S. Army, Captain Workman shares his philosophy on community policing and highlights the unique local initiatives that bridge the gap between deputies and residents. Covering a variety of topics from essential safety advice to the rising tide of digital scams and fraud, we invite you to tune in for an inside look at the dedication required to keep Rochester Hills a national gold standard for safety.

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