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Misty D Holley

Police Lieutenant

Portsmouth Police Department

Professional Bio

Accomplished Police Lieutenant and Criminal Justice Instructor with 19 years of progressive law enforcement experience and over seven years in supervisory leadership. Skilled in curriculum design, adult education, and professional development, with multiple instructor certifications, including Virginia DCJS General Instructor, Crisis Intervention Team Instructor, Narcan, CPR, Sabre, and BLS/CPR. Recognized for mentoring and leadership excellence, including the FBI-LEEDA Leadership Trilogy Award. Dedicated to preparing future criminal justice professionals with both academic knowledge and practical, real-world insight.

Organization

Portsmouth Police Department
206 High Street
Portsmouth, VA 23704
(757) 755-4343
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Education:
Liberty Universtiy 2017 BA: Criminal Justice-Strategic Intelligence
Liberty University 2020 Juris Masters: American Legal Studies
Liberty University 2022 MA: Criminal Justice Law Enforcement Leadership
Awards:
2008 Team of the Quarter (Agency Awarded)
2008 Life Saving Award (Agency Awarded)
2014 Portsmouth Police Department's Chief's Award
2015 VA Crime Stoppers Assoc. Coordinator of the Year
2015, 2024, 2025 Outstanding Job Performance (Agency Awarded)
2021 FBI-LEEDA Leadership Institute Trilogy Award
Rank / Prefix
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