Stephanie N. Whitam, Chief of Police

Chief Stephanie Whitam was appointed as Chief of Police on July 27, 2025. Prior to her appointment, she served as the Deputy Chief of Police since August 2021. In this role, she was responsible for overseeing building security for the Supreme Court building, personnel, and grounds, as well as dignitary protection operations for Supreme Court Justices.

Her operational experience includes policy development, implementation of security initiatives, and strategic planning. Additionally, she has overseen the operations of high-profile events, such as large demonstrations, investitures of Supreme Court Justices, and funerals, and has coordinated the Court’s posture for numerous National Special Security Events, such as the Presidential Inauguration and State of the Union.

Chief Whitam joined the Supreme Court of the United States Police Department and graduated from the Uniform Police Training Program at the Federal Law Enforcement Training Center in Glynco, Georgia, in 2008. During her career, she has been involved with Courtroom security operations, dignitary protection, physical security, communications, and liaison officer assignments. She served as the first Commander of the Court’s Dignitary Protection Unit where she was responsible for the foundational growth and development of the unit that the Department continues to build upon today.

Chief Whitam graduated from The George Washington University with a Bachelor of Arts degree and obtained Master of Arts degrees in Forensic Psychology from Marymount University and Security Management from American Military University.

Deputy Chief of Police (Vacant)

Michael R. Fortin, Captain, Uniformed Police Operations

Captain Fortin has served as Captain of Uniformed Police Operations since December of 2021. In that role, he is responsible for assisting the Chief of Police and Deputy Chief of Police in managing and supervising the overall daily operations of the Supreme Court Police. Captain Fortin provides oversight for the security of the Supreme Court building, grounds, and personnel. He assists in the development and implementation of policies and procedures that comport with Supreme Court tradition, decorum, and protocol, and with modern law enforcement guidelines and sound security practices. Additionally, he provides management and supervision to support operations, which include the NBC Unit, Technical Unit, Mail Screening Operations, Canine Unit, Background/Recruitment Unit, and Administration Operations.

Prior to his promotion to Captain, he was named Watch Commander in 2014. As Watch Commander, he was responsible for the supervision of 40 personnel, along with assuming the role of Incident Commander during major events occurring within the department’s jurisdiction. He also planned and coordinated large scale events involving the Supreme Court Police, such as Investitures of Supreme Court Justices, Presidential Inaugurations, State of the Union Addresses, and demonstrations.

Captain Fortin joined the Supreme Court of the United States Police and graduated from the Uniformed Police Training Program at the Federal Law Enforcement Training Center in Glynco, Georgia. in 2002. His recruit class were hired as a result of the events surrounding 9/11. As an Officer, he was involved with the Department’s Dignitary Protection Unit, Protective Intelligence Unit, Field Officer Training Division, and Courtroom Security, as well as daily uniformed police responsibilities.

A native of Holyoke, Massachusetts, Captain Fortin graduated from American International College in Springfield, MA, with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Criminal Justice in 2000. He played baseball while in college and was a member of the Pittsburgh Pirates Organization prior to beginning his career in law enforcement.

Anthony J. Dziak, Captain, Commander, Dignitary Protection Unit

Anthony Dziak serves as the Commander of the Dignitary Protection Unit for the Supreme Court of the United States Police. He has held this position since August 2021. In this role, he leads a dedicated workforce advancing the agency’s protective mission of safeguarding the Chief Justice and Associate Justices of the Supreme Court of the United States. He coordinates and oversees all high-profile events where Justice attendance is expected. Additionally, Commander Dziak is responsible for the execution of the unit’s budget, strategic plans, and future development.

Commander Dziak began his career with the Supreme Court Police Department in 2004. Throughout his career, he rose gradually through the ranks, subsequently earning positions of greater responsibility. In 2009, he was promoted to Corporal and assigned as a general instructor, training the Department in defensive tactics, courtroom operations, and policy review. He earned the rank of Sergeant in 2013 and was assigned to lead day shift operations. Additionally, he was placed in command of the communications section where he coordinated the upgrade of the Court’s emergency notification system. In 2020, he was promoted to Lieutenant and was assigned as the evening Watch Commander. Here, he was responsible for the after-hours security of the Court and events taking place within the building.

A native of Bucks County, Pennsylvania, Commander Dziak graduated from Shippensburg University where he earned his Bachelor of Science degree in Criminal Justice. He currently resides in northern Maryland with his wife and two children.