The City of Batavia announces the appointment of Assistant Chief of Police Christopher Camp to the position of Chief of Police, and Detective Sergeant Matthew Lutey to the position of Assistant Chief of Police for the City of Batavia. Chief Camp and Assistant Chief Lutey will move into their new positions on December 1, 2025 when Chief Shawn Heubusch assumes his new role as Assistant City Manager.
Assistant Chief Chris Camp has been appointed as the next Chief of Police for the City of Batavia. Chief Camp has served the community with professionalism, dedication, and a strong commitment to public safety throughout his career. He has demonstrated outstanding leadership and earned the respect of his colleagues, city staff, and residents alike.
Chris is a 19 year veteran of the Police Department, having served as a Patrol Officer, Field Training Officer, Emergency Response Team member, Sergeant assigned to 2nd Platoon and Emergency Response Team Commander. Chief Camp holds certifications as a General Topics Instructor and Firearms Instructor, amongst others. He has been recognized for his service to the community on many occasions, including being recognized as Officer of the Year for his committment to the Department and community.
"Chief Camp's deep knowledge of our community, combined with his vision for the future of policing in Batavia, make him exceptionally well-suited to lead the department into its next chapter" said City Manager Rachael Tabelski, "We are confident that Chief Camp will bring vision, integrity, and energy to this new role and continue to advance the department's mission of protecting and serving our city with excellence."
Chief Camp resides with his family in Attica.
Detective Sergeant Matt Lutey has been appointed as the next Assistant Chief of Police for the City of Batavia. Detective Sergeant Lutey has been with the department since 2011 and has served in many key roles, including Road Patrol Sergeant and Detective Sergeant. In every position, he has shown dedication, leadership, and a strong commitment to the safety and well-being of our department and community.
Matt is a 2011 graduate of the Niagara Law Enforcement Training Academy and served our country in the United States Air Force where he was delployed during Operation Iraqi Freedom prior to becoming a Police Officer for the City. Detective Sergeant Lutey serves as a Defensive Tactics Instructor, a prior member of the Emergency Response Team, a Field Training Officer and was instrumental in the development of the School Resource Officer and Neighborhood Enforcement Team (NET) programs.
"Detective Sergeant Lutey's knowledge of Batavia and his vision for the future make him well-prepared to take on this important role. We are confident that Detective Sergeant Lutey will continue to serve the department and the community with integrity and purpose." said City Manager Tabelski.
“Detective Sergeant Lutey is a highly respected professional in law enforcement, known for his integrity, leadership, and commitment to public safety. I look forward to working alongside him as we continue to serve our community with dedication, excellence and a tradition of service,” said Chris Camp, incoming Chief of Police.
Assistant Chief Lutey lives in the Town of Batavia with his family.
Please join us in congratulating Chief Chris Camp and Assistant Chief Matt Lutey on their well-deserved promotions! We look forward to their continued leadership and service to our community.
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