Hospital Names Security Chief

SARATOGA SPRINGS – Taylor Herrick has been promoted to director of public safety at Saratoga Hospital, with responsibility for a team of 20 public safety officers.

Herrick joined the hospital in January 2007 as a part-time public safety officer and rose quickly through the ranks. For the past six years, he has held the position of public safety coordinator, which is second in command.

A certified security professional and certified public safety instructor, Herrick spearheaded the hospital’s security guard training program, which is approved by New York State Division of Criminal Justice Services. He holds multiple certifications from agencies including the Federal Emergency Management Agency and Department of Homeland Security.

Herrick is active on many hospital committees and work groups, including the Emergency Preparedness, Security Nurses and Physicians, Environment of Care, and Patient Department Safety Advocates committees.