The Making of the American Lawman

Biography
Dan Saban was born and raised in Arizona. He attended public school in Mesa and has been a life-long East Valley Resident. He began his law enforcement career in 1976 and retired from Mesa Police Department in 2004 working his way through the ranks to Commander. He and his wife are strong believers in community service and 11 years ago founded “Kops & Kowboys for Kids,” which is a non-profit organization that bolsters the services of various children's charities. Each year in January, Dan selects a charity to work with all year long. This year he is committed to helping the homeless and each Friday for the rest of the year, he will serve breakfast at the Phoenix Rescue Mission to help feed the homeless. Read More....

Professional Experience
With 32 years of professional law enforcement experience, Dan Saban is prepared and proven to lead the Maricopa County Sheriff’s Office. Recently retired as Police Chief for the Town of Buckeye, Dan has transformed and reshaped this growing department, raising the standards of professionalism and performance. He has created innovative programs that have established trust with the community that have been instrumental in building the foundation for crime prevention and future cooperation. Successes include, “Faith Builders for Public Safety,” a partnership making connections with families to educate and inspire, and a newly revised school resource officer called “VALUE Kids,” that emphasizes good citizenship while teaching children about the dangers of drugs and gangs. Read More....