News

• Prince William hires DC Metro Chief Peter Newsham as county's next police chief

  • Date: 11/25/2020

  The Prince William Board of County Supervisors is excited to announce the hiring of Peter Newsham as the new Police Chief for Prince William County. The announcement comes following a nationwide search with a public survey and competitive hiring process. His expected start date is February 1, 2021.

• Fairfax County Police Chief Edwin C. Roessler, Jr. Announces Plans to Retire in 2021

  • Date: 11/5/2020

  After more than three decades of service to Fairfax County, Police Chief Edwin C. Roessler Jr. has announced his retirement, effective February 2021, and his plans to transition Virginia's largest police department to the next generation of leadership.

• CASE STUDY: Harrisonburg Police's Secret Weapon for Achieving VLEPSC Accreditation

  • Date: 11/4/2020

  Harrisonburg was just awarded VLEPSC accreditation in September. Read more about how they did it in this case study from VACP Corporate Partner Lexipol.