Greg Tinsman Obituary, CAPE ELIZABETH, Maine — Retired Public Safety Dispatcher Greg Tinsman has passed away at the age of 70, marking the loss of a longtime public safety professional whose career spanned nearly five decades of service to local communities.
Tinsman began his public safety career in 1974 as a Reserve Police Officer with the Cape Elizabeth Police Department. He also served with the Cape Elizabeth Fire Department, dedicating 32 years to service with both departments and establishing a longstanding connection to the community.
From 1988 to 1998, Tinsman served as Cape Elizabeth’s Director of Emergency Management. His work in that role added another chapter to a career centered on public safety, emergency preparedness, and helping protect members of the community.
In 1998, Tinsman began working as a Public Safety Dispatcher with Cape Elizabeth, where he served for 11 years. He later continued his dispatching career in Kennebunk for two years and Sanford for three years before joining the Scarborough Police Department in 2014.
Tinsman’s dedication to public safety was recognized in 2015 when he received the Maine Association of Police Communications Officer of the Year Award. He retired from the Scarborough Police Department in April 2022 after a career that included 25 years of combined service as a Public Safety Dispatcher.
Beyond his professional accomplishments, Tinsman was remembered for his commitment to helping others and serving the communities where he worked. Those who knew and worked alongside him also remembered his quick wit, sense of humor, and ability to tell a good story.
Tinsman’s passing leaves behind a legacy of nearly five decades devoted to public service. His contributions to Cape Elizabeth, Kennebunk, Sanford, and Scarborough will be remembered by the many people he worked with and served throughout his career. The Tinsman family has been asked to be kept in thoughts and prayers during this difficult time, as the community remembers Greg and honors his years of dedicated service.
