The Town of Camp Verde gathered to say goodbye to Camp Verde Marshal Corey Rowley and Camp Verde Marshal’s Office Administrative Cmdr. Darby Martin on Jan. 21 at the Camp Verde Community Library.
Both are retiring from public service.
“With an incredible 30 years of dedicated public service, Commander Martin leaves behind a legacy that will continue to shape CVMO for years to come,” the town wrote. “She was the architect behind the policies, processes, and procedures that carry our department forward — quietly and expertly ensuring everything behind the scenes ran smoothly.”
Martin moved to Camp Verde at age 9. She is originally from Azusa, California. She raised her family and put her children through the Camp Verde school system. Martin started with the CVMO in 1996 as a dispatcher.
“Everything that I accomplished would not have been feasible without everybody in this room. I am so grateful. I am so blessed that I could honestly spend almost 30 years in one agency with an amazing group of people,” Martin said. “Every face that I see here right now is just amazing. You guys have supported me. You guys have been more than what I could ever wish for an agency, everybody from the oldest to some of the younger guys. I am very proud of you. … I’m proud of the way that you guys serve the community, and I truly thank you, and I just want you guys to know that I’m truly blessed.”
Rowley resigned from his position effective Dec. 18, citing medical reasons.
He started the position on Oct. 18, 2018. He was hired as Camp Verde marshal while serving as police chief in Yakutak, Alaska. He started his law enforcement career with the police department in Syracuse City, Utah.
“Thank you very much for your thoughtfulness, for the gifts and kindness and for the years of service and relationships that I’ve built with every single one of you, even the new ones [when I got] to sit one on one interviews with you guys prior to you going to the academy, and I see a great future at the Camp Verde Marshal’s Office,” Rowley said.
